New Zealand cricket coach Rob Walter is thrilled with his team's courage and grit heading into the second test against the West Indies

Three Black Caps were invalided out of the first test draw, leaving a heavy workload for the remaining players in draining heat and wind.

Walter says he's never struck such a dire injury toll...but the team coped incredibly well.



One of the fast bowlers called into the squad for the first time WILL debut in Wellington, with Michael Rae shaping as the favourite to fend off Kristian Clarke for the spot.

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