New Zealand Cricket (NZC) today announced that opening batsman Daniel Flynn has been ruled out of tomorrow’s Test match due to a right adductor muscle (groin) strain.

BLACKCAPS Physiotherapist said: “Daniel has been carrying the grade one injury since the last day of the first Test but had responded positively to treatment. .

“We felt there was a reasonable chance he would be fit to play but his progress over the past 24 hours plateaued. 

“He was still experiencing pain during the team training session today with a subsequent fitness test ruling him out.

“We are confident he will be fully fit in time for the upcoming tour of India.”