The Black Caps will definitely be fielding a fast-bowling debutant in the second cricket test against the West Indies starting in Wellington on Wednesday

With Matt Henry and Nathan Smith injured in the opening test and Kylie Jamieson and Ben Sears still on restricted red ball duties, Michael Rae is set to gazump Kristian Clarke for the spot.

New Zealand coach Rob Walter says the 30-year-old Rae is a real warrior after 69 first-class matches.



Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell is undergoing a fitness test this afternoon on his hamstring injury, but is at long odds to be fit.

But...Glenn Philips and Daryl Mitchell ARE available after returning from injury.

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