England vs New Zealand: Wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling ruled out from 2nd Test with back injury

New Zealand's wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling is being ruled out rom the second Test against England in Birmingham, after failing to overcome a sore back. Captain Kane Williamson has been rested, too, due to injury concerns.

New Zealand's wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling has been ruled out from the second Test against England in Birmingham, after failing to overcome a sore back. "The injury has troubled Watling in the past, and although it has improved in the past 24 hours, it hasn't improved enough to be confident of him getting through a full Test behind the stumps," said New Zealand Cricket in a press statement. "Wellington Firebirds wicket-keeper batsman Tom Blundell will take the gloves and bat six in his 11th Test."