Uncapped wicketkeeper Jordan Cox has been ruled out of the series.

He fractured a thumb during a net session in Queenstown.

England are already without incumbent Jamie Smith due to paternity leave.

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23 Nov: A diver has been transported to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition, following a water incident at Wellington's Makara Beach

22 Nov: An annoying last wicket stand is keeping Canterbury from an emphatic victory on the final day of their second round Plunket Shield match against Central Districts in Nelson

22 Nov: Warriors boss Cameron George claims there was no hesitation taking their Anzac Day NRL game to Christchurch next year

22 Nov: Devastation at a North Canterbury school, following the unexplained death of a teacher aide

21 Nov: Two Canterbury preschools have been hit by an outbreak of gastro cases

21 Nov: Three more students from Christchurch's St Bede's College have spoken to police, alleging a former staffer of the school abused them

21 Nov: Former Canterbury representative Blair Murray will start at fullback for Wales in Sunday's test against South Africa in Cardiff

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