Matt Henry named replacement for injured Neil Wagner in NZ Test squad

Fast bowler Matt Henry was on Friday named as replacement for injured left-arm pacer Neil Wagner in New Zealand squad for second Test against Pakistan, starting here on Sunday.

Wagner was struck by Pakistan speedster Shaheen Afridi yorker while batting on second day of first Test, sustaining undisplaced fractures in both fourth and fifth toes of his right foot.

Wagner's recovery is expected to be approximately six weeks, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said in a statement.

Coach Gary Stead said Henry brings Test experience and local kwledge to squad.
 

Matt has been in good form with ball having recently taken 6-53 for New Zealand A against Pakistan Shaheens (A side) in December, Stead said.

"We're still a couple of days out from Test, so need to take a look at surface while also assessing our options for best-possible team make-up," he added.

New Zealand won first Test by 101 runs to take 1-0 lead in two-match series.

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