Black Caps all-rounder Mitchell Santner out of first test against PakistanREUTERS Mitchell Santner is set to be ruled out of the Black Caps' test series against Pakistan because of a fractured wrist. Black Caps all-rounder Mitchell Santner may miss this month's test series against Pakistan due to a fractured wrist, and it's now the New Zealand selectors' heads which will be doing the most spinning. "We're unsure whether Mitch will be available for the second test at this stage, but we'll be monitoring his recovery closely and look forward to having him back." READ MORE:* Nicholls in box seat for test* ND survive scare for draw* Australia dominate at WACA* Windies grab away test winThe first test against Pakistan begins on Thursday 17 November at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, with the second test starting at Hamilton's Seddon Park on November 25. His injury leaves the Black Caps' selectors in a conundrum ahead of the two-test series against Pakistan, which starts in Christchurch on November 17, and concludes with the second match in Hamilton from November 25.

Source: Stuff November 04, 2016 00:36 UTC