Kane Williamson shores up New Zealand batting for second Test vs West Indies

Williamson will replace Aaron Redmond at number three in the order. The 2nd Test will be played on a Wellington wicket tailor-made for bowlers.

New Zealand lose Kane Williamson on eve of Windies Test

Williamson, who bats at number three, fractured his left thumb playing against Bangladesh in late October. His withdrawal opens the way for Aaron Redmond to return to the side after a five-year absence.

Kane Williamson picked for West Indies tour despite thumb injury

New Zealand selectors said they believed a broken thumb Williamson sustained in Bangladesh in October will be healed enough for him to take the field for the first Test in Dunedin on Tuesday.

Ryder out of World T20 with mystery illness

New Zealand called up Otago batsman Aaron Redmond to replace the sick Jesse Ryder for the World Twenty20, the Black Caps said on Thursday.

Redmond on standby for injured Ryder

New Zealand announced they'd called up Otago batsman Aaron Redmond as potential cover for the injured Jesse Ryder in case the opener is ruled out of Wt20.