Uncapped fast bowler Michael Rae has been called up to New Zealand 's Test squad for the second match against West Indies in Wellington . Rae, 30, earned his maiden New Zealand call-up after Matt Henry (calf) and Nathan Smith (side) suffered injuries during the first Test in Christchurch .

Both Henry and Smith are doubtful for the second Test, especially considering the quick turnaround between the first two games. The Wellington Test will begin on December 10, four days after the end of the Christchurch Test. Injuries to Henry and Smith reduced New Zealand's attack to two frontline seamers and left them shouldering a heavy workload.

Rae and Blair Tickner , who was the reserve fast bowler in Christchurch, could be in contention for the XI in Wellington.

Rae started the second

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