Boozing Jesse Ryder axed from Black Caps

Jesse Ryder of the Black Caps. Photo / Getty Images

Jesse Ryder's drinking has once again cost him a place in the Black Caps.

Ryder has been dropped for tomorrow's fourth one dayer against the West Indies, for what team management is describing as inadequate preparation.

Ryder missed a team meeting on Thursday morning and was unable to train yesterday afternoon in Auckland, following a late night drinking session in Wellington.

Mathew Sinclair has been called into the side and will bat at number three.