Aus vs NZ: New Zealand woes continue with bowler Matt Henry injury

NewZealandhas suffered yet anotherinjuryblow on their tour of Australia on Saturday after confirmation that bowler MattHenrybroke his left thumb on the opening day of the third test.

The right-arm seamer willcontinueto bowl in the test, which the tourists must at least draw to avoid a 3-0 series whitewash, but whether he bats will depend on "match conditions",NewZealandCricket said.

The Blacks Caps lost Lockie Ferguson toinjuryin the first test and another pace bowler, Trent Boult, in the second, while Tim Southee was dropped for the third to make way forHenry.

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Captain Kane Williamson, batsmanHenryNicholls and spinner Mitchell Santner were also ruled out of the third test by a bout of flu.