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NZ's Blundell Ruled Out Of Second Test Against WI, Mitchell Hay To Debut

By IANS News December 09, 2025 • 10:12 AM View: 549

Mitchell Hay: New Zealand wicketkeeper batter Tom Blundell has been ruled out of the second Test against the West Indies, starting Wednesday at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

NZC said that Mitchell Hay is set to be the first wicket-keeper to make a Test debut for New Zealand since 2017. Two other potential debutants in Kristian Clarke and Michael Rae have been named in the 14-man squad for the second Test.

Speaking on Hay, head coach Rob Walter said. “Mitch is a young cricketer who’s already contributed well to the white-ball side. He also has an excellent record at First-Class level with Canterbury.

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