Henry called into New Zealand's first Test squad as Wagner's cover

New Zealand on Wednesday called in pacer Matt Henry for the first Test against India as cover for Neil Wagner, who is awaiting the birth of his first child. Wagner is among New Zealand's senior pacers alongside Trent Boult and Tim Southee. The left-arm fast bowler has an impressive record in Tests, having taken 204 wickets in 47 games at an average of 26.63.

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Black Caps confirm the news on social media

"Neil Wagner will not be joining the squad in Wellington ahead of the first Test as he and his wife Lana await the birth of their first child. Wagner will remain in Tauranga until the birth. Matt Henry joins the squad tonight as cover," the Black Caps tweeted.
 

Will Jamieson make his Test debut?

Though Kyle Jamieson is in line to make a Test debut, Henry, who has played 12 Tests and 52 ODIs, is also in the mix. Henry, however, doesn't have much of a record to boast about in the five-day format, having picked up 30 wickets in 12 games at an average of 50.16. 

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