Their wicketkeeper-batter, Tom Blundell, was already sidelined from the second Test against the West Indies in Wellington after suffering a hamstring injury while batting on Day 1 during the drawn first Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
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Clarke was part of New Zealand’s ODI squad recently as a replacement for Henry, who had then suffered a calf injury. He has now earned his maiden Test call-up.
Kristian Clarke set for Test debut in Wellington
Clarke comes from Te Awamutu, a small town in the Waikato region. He played for Waikato Valley in the Hawke Cup, and his brother Matti Clarke has also represented the same team. Clarke has progressed through the local cricket system and now has the chance to make his mark in Tests.
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New Zealand posted, X: “Northern Districts bowler Kristian Clarke will join the Test squad in Wellington this morning ahead of the second Tegel Test v the West Indies. Welcome in, Kristian! Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, and Mitchell Santner have been ruled out of the remainder of the Tegel Test Series v the West Indies. Looking forward to seeing these lads back very soon! ??”
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) December 7, 2025
New Zealand squad for the second Test against West Indies:
Tom Latham (C), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay (WK), Michael Bracewell, Zak Foulkes, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner, Michael Rae, Kristian Clarke
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