BLACKCAP Mitchell Santner has been ruled out of the first ANZ Test against Pakistan with a fractured right wrist.
The 24-year-old spinner was struck while training with the Northern Knights ahead of their Plunket Shield match against Canterbury tomorrow.
An x-ray showed a fracture in his right wrist, ruling him out of the first Test against Pakistan and leaving him in doubt for the second.
“After such a strong tour of India, it’s really disappointing for Mitch to pick up this injury ahead of the first match of the home summer,” said BLACKCAPS Coach Mike Hesson.
“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.”
The first Test against Pakistan begins on Thursday 17 November at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
