Michael Rae and Kristian Clarke called into Black Caps squad

Sunday 7 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 8 Dec 2025, 9:26am

In this story Black Caps, West Indies, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, Michael Rae

Uncapped fast bowler Michael Rae and Kristian Clarke have been added to the Black Caps squad for the second test against the West Indies in Wellington. They join the side after Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, and Mitchell Santner were ruled out of the series.

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1. Otago Daily TimesSun 7 Dec 2025, 12:52pm

   Black Caps call in reinforcements to test squad (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 8 Dec 2025, 4:00am

   Depleted bowling stocks proving a headache for Black Caps ahead of second test against West Indies (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 8 Dec 2025, 9:09am

   Black Caps v West Indies: Matt Henry, Nathan Smith and Mitchell Santner out of series (opens in new tab)

4. Waikato Times via The PostMon 8 Dec 2025, 9:26am

   Black Caps v West Indies: Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Santner out of 2nd test, Michael Rae, Kristian Clarke called in (opens in new tab)