Tom Latham departs on day four of the third test against Australia. Photosport
The Black Caps have suffered another injury blow with opening batsman Tom Latham ruled out for approximately four weeks after breaking his right pinky finger in the third test defeat to Australia.
Latham, who was stand-in captain for the test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, suffered a fracture when taking
the final catch before the Australian declaration on day four.
The opener went out to bat but lasted 15 balls before he was adjudged LBW by Mitchell Starc for one.
Latham should be fit for the two-test series against India starting in late February and is targetting a return during the three-match ODI series.
Coach Gary Stead has also provided injury updates on squad members who played in the 3-0 series defeat in Australia.