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Matt Henry has been added to the Black Caps team for the second test against Pakistan.
Canterbury closer Matt Henry has been called up to the Black Caps team for Test 2 against Pakistan at Hagley Oval starting Sunday.
Henry replaces Neil Wagner, who is recovering from undisplaced fractures to the fourth and fifth toes of his right foot suffered in the first test at Bay Oval.
Wagner is expected to be on the sidelines for about six weeks.
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Neil Wagner woke up in pain during the tea break on the fourth day, but did so later.
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Black Caps coach Gary Stead said Henry brings testing experience and local knowledge to the team.
“Matt has been in good shape on the ball, having recently won 6-53 for New Zealand A against Pakistan Shaheens (team A) in December,” Stead said.
“We are still a couple of days away from testing, so we need to take a look at the surface and at the same time evaluate our options for the best possible team composition.”
Black Caps team for the second test against Pakistan: Kane Williamson (c), Tom Blundell, Trent Boult, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, BJ Watling (week), Will Young.
