Black Caps opener Devon Conway will miss the third test against England as he awaits the birth of his first child in Wellington this week.
Auckland Aces batsman Mark Chapman will join the team in Hamilton ahead of third and final test, while squad member Will Young is the mostly likely direct replacement in the starting XI for Conway.
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Coach Gary Stead said the team supported Conway’s decision.
“Family comes first in this environment and we’re all really excited for Dev and his wife Kim to welcome their first child,” said Stead.
“Mark was with the test squad in India recently and returned to the Plunket Shield by scoring an impressive 276, so it’s a good time for him to be joining us.”
The Black Caps arrive in Hamilton on Wednesday, ahead of the test at Seddon Park, starting on Saturday.