By IANS,
Wellington: Teenaged all-rounder Kane Williamson has been included in the New Zealand squad for the second Test against Australia starting in Hamilton this week.
The 19-year-old right-hander replaces Daryl Tuffey, who broke a bone in his left hand when hit by a delivery from Australian speedster Mitchell Johnson in the Wellington Test Tuesday.
Mathew Sinclair also returns to the 13-man squad for the second Test, beginning Saturday.
“Kane is an exciting young player and has scored a lot of runs in our domestic competition,” Black Caps coach Mark Greatbatch was quoted as saying in stuff.co.nz.
“This is a good chance for him to be involved in the Black Caps environment. Along with Mathew Sinclair, he gives us various options and balances in the side.”
Should Williamson play, he will be New Zealand’s 15th youngest Test cricketer in the same match that Vettori – New Zealand’s youngest Test cricketer at 18 years 10 days in 1997 – plays his 100th.
Australia beat New Zealand in the first Test by 10 wickets.