One of the world's best batsmen will miss the Boxing Day cricket test between the Black Caps and Pakistan

Pakistan captain Babar Azam's been ruled out with a thumb injury.

It's the same issue that's seen him unable to play in the New Zealand tour so far.

Wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan will lead the side in his place.

Opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq also has a fractured thumb, and will sit out the game.

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