Cricket-Depleted New Zealand to meet upbeat West Indies in Wellington

Cricket - Friendly Match - FCC XI v New Zealanders - County Ground, Chelmsford, Britain - May 27, 2022 New Zealanders' Blair Tickner in action Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Dec 9 (Reuters) - New Zealand will pin their hopes on a rookie attack and field a new wicketkeeper when they take on the West Indies in the second test in Wellington starting on Wednesday following a slew of injuries.

The Black Caps lost the services of pacers Nathan Smith and Matt Henry during the drawn series-opener in Christchurch, all but crushing their victory hopes.