Black Caps call in Matt Henry for second Test against Australia

February 19, 2016 Geezwild

Brendon McCullum (Getty Images)

By Daniel Gilhooly

New Zealand will consider unleashing a four-pronged pace attack in their bid to square the Test series against Australia in Christchurch.

Departing captain Brendon McCullum confirmed Matt Henry will replace injured seamer Doug Bracewell (shoulder) for the Test starting at Hagley Oval on Saturday.

They may also field accomplished left-armer Neil Wagner instead of offspinner Mark Craig, who has struggled to trouble the Australians this summer.

Craig took 2-153 in the heavy first Test loss at Wellington, failing to generate the turn and drift of Australian counterpart Nathan Lyon.

Also working against Craig's playing hopes is a green pitch which McCullum admits will suit the seamers.

"It's not going to be necessarily a pleasant time out there with bat in hand," McCullum said.

"I'm sure that both teams' bowling lineups will relish it."