The Black Caps will be without star seamer Neil Wagner for their first test against India on Friday. Wagner was meant to link up with the Black Caps yesterday, before his departure was delayed as he and wife Lana await the birth of their first child in Tauranga. It continues a run where the Black Caps have been unable to consistently call on their first-choice seamers. Now, Wagner's wait means there will be no reunion for the Black Caps' usual seam trio, with Boult and Southee to be joined by Kyle Jamieson, who is now set to make his test debut. Henry will join the team in Wellington this evening.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 19, 2020 05:15 UTC