Trent Boult bats during day three of the Second Test match in the series between Australia and New Zealand. Photo: Getty ImagesThe Black Caps have had injury added to insult after a demoralising day against Australia at the MCG. Star seamer Trent Boult has been ruled out for four weeks, after fracturing the second metacarpal of his right hand when batting to Mitchell Starc in the first innings. Black Caps opener Tom Latham said it was a blow for the team. The Black Caps will name a replacement for Boult, with spinner Will Somerville a potential option, given Mitchell Santner's struggles in Australia, and the fact the Sydney pitch is expected to be the most conducive to spin.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 28, 2019 08:48 UTC