Cricket - Injury-hit New Zealand face selection puzzle for third test


  • Cricket
  • Friday, 24 Mar 2017

Cricket - India v New Zealand - First Test cricket match - Green Park Stadium, Kanpur, India - 23/09/2016. New Zealand's Kane Williamson plays a shot. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was still mulling over the make-up of his side ahead of Saturday's third test against South Africa with the Seddon Park wicket proving difficult to pin down.

Pace bowling duo Trent Boult and Tim Southee have been ruled out of the match with the uncapped Scott Kuggeleijn brought into the 13 to provide cover, with Matt Henry and Neil Wagner expected to start.

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