Wellington: Kiwi batsman Ross Taylor has reportedly been ruled out of the second Test against India, starting on Friday, as his wife has still not given birth to their second child, who is expected to arrive during the Test.
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) also confirmed the debuts of batsman Tom Latham and all-rounder James Neesham in the match, to be held in Wellington. According to Stuff.co.nz, Taylor remained at home in Hamilton and Latham was informed of his inclusion in the squad at No 4 in the batting order in a straight swap for Taylor as New Zealand look to clinch the series after a 40-run win in the first Test in Auckland.
Â