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- Updated: November 21, 2016
Allrounder Mitchell Santner has replaced Jimmy Neesham in New Zealand’s 15-man squad for the second and final Test against Pakistan, while the status of Ross Taylor for the game starting November 25 in Hamilton is still yet to be confirmed.
A decision on Taylor will be taken after he consults a specialist about a growth in his left eye, which New Zealand coach Mike Hesson felt may be affecting his batting and catching. Dean Brownlie, the Northern Districts’ batsman, will join the squad as cover for Taylor.
Santner, one of New Zealand’s biggest positives during their 3-0 defeat …