He's the last fit pace bowler standing for the Black Caps, ahead of the second and final test against Zimbabwe

But Matt Henry is embracing the challenge looming at the same Bulawayo venue, the Queens Sports club.

Will O'Rourke joined the injury ward with a back issue, as New Zealand wrapped up the first test inside three days ... while fellow quick Nathan Smith is already likely to miss the second match with an abdominal sprain.

Henry's hopeful the situation will improve before the test starts on Thursday.



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