The first test draw between New Zealand and South Africa drew scrutiny on how the host XI should adjust for the second match starting Thursday at the Basin Reserve. Ross Taylor's right calf injury ruled him out of the Wellington test, but he could play the next game in Hamilton. Elsewhere, soreness around Trent Boult's pelvis and left hip prevented him bowling with the second new ball on Saturday. To come back in and play test cricket again in New Zealand is special." The 32-year-old missed Northern Districts match against Central Districts at Seddon Park after a clash in the outfield during the ODIs against South Africa.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 12, 2017 00:45 UTC