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Big blow to New Zealand, 26-year-old fast bowler out of second Test match
ZIM vs NZ, 2nd Test: New Zealand has included Zac Foulkes in the team in place of Nathan Smith for the second Test match against Zimbabwe.
Before the second and last Test match to be played against Zimbabwe between 7 and 11 August, the New Zealand cricket team was dealt a big setback when its 26-year-old pace bowler Nathan Smith was sidelined from the game because of abdominal issues. New Zealand Cricket provided details in this context on Sunday. New Zealand Cricket announced that the scan showed Smith suffers from a stomach strain, which will heal in two to four weeks.
New Zealand has replaced Nathan Smith with Zac Foulkes in the team for the second Test match against Zimbabwe. Zac Foulkes was one of the successful members of the New Zealand team in the just-concluded triangular T20 series in Harare.
Auckland's Ben Lister has also been called up as cover for fellow fast bowler Will O'Rourke. Will O'Rourke is being monitored for back stiffness after New Zealand's nine-wicket win in the first Test in Bulawayo.
