Overview
- Tom Latham has withdrawn due to a persistent shoulder injury, confirming Mitchell Santner’s continuation as interim captain.
- Will O’Rourke and Nathan Smith have both been ruled out of the second Test with, respectively, back stiffness and an abdominal strain.
- New Zealand Cricket has summoned seamer Ben Lister, uncapped Zakary Foulkes and batting cover Bevon Jacobs to reinforce the squad.
- Selectors are poised to hand a debut to either Jacob Duffy or Matthew Fisher in Bulawayo.
- Zimbabwe welcome back Brendon Taylor from a three-and-a-half-year ban as they seek a moral victory at Queens Sports Club.