The Kiwis announced earlier on Thursday that Southee was taking over from Kane Williamson as New Zealand Test captain and the fast bowler's first assignment as skipper will come in Pakistan over the New Year.
The second ODI of the three-match series between India and New Zealand was called off due to rain, with the Men in Blue being able to score 89/1 in 12.5 overs at the time rain intervened for the final time and put any possibility of further action to rest
Henry experienced pain in his left side during training last week and the injured area failed to improve following ongoing treatment from medical staff, the decision was made to replace him in the squad.
The 27-year-old sustained the injury while bowling on day three of the second Test against England and coach Gary Stead expected he would require four to six weeks of rest before beginning a rehabilitation program targeting a potential return to play in September or October.
Christchurch [New Zealand], May 19 (ANI): New Zealand head coach Gary Stead is hopeful that their skipper Kane Williamson, who went through a lean patch in IPL 2022, will be back to his form in the upcoming Test series against England.
Auckland [New Zealand], March 27 (ANI): New Zealand batter Mark Chapman has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series at home against the Netherlands after testing COVID-19 positive, ace batter George Worker will replace him in the squad.
Auckland [New Zealand], March 23 (ANI): Former New Zealand batter Dean Brownlie has been added to Gary Stead's coaching staff for the upcoming Netherlands Tour.
Christchurch [New Zealand], February 21 (ANI): New Zealand coach Gary Stead on Monday confirmed that pacer Trent Boult will miss the second Test against South Africa.
Auckland [New Zealand], December 23 (ANI): New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel on Thursday said that if the groundsmen are able to create spinning tracks in the country, then it will help the batters to develop their game further.