BLACKCAPS pace bowler Will O’Rourke has been ruled out of the second Test in Bulawayo with a back injury.
O’Rourke experienced back stiffness on day three of the BLACKCAPS nine-wicket victory last week after taking three for 28 from his 10 overs in the second innings.
He departs Zimbabwe today and will undergo further medical assessment on arrival in New Zealand.
Auckland Aces left-arm seamer Ben Lister, who was called in to provide additional pace-bowling cover, will remain with the squad for the series.
