Burgess captain
Mark Burgess will lead New Zealand in the second cricket test against England at Lancaster Park today. He will be handicapped by a finger injury, but his inclusion will be warmly welcomed by the others in the team which woi the first test at Wellington. a side Burgess led most ably. Dayle Hadlee, however, has been replaced by Ewen Chatfield. Hadlee has a strained muscle in his back and decided he
was not fit to play after a practice at Lancaster Park yesterday. England has left Its options open by naming 13 players, including five seam bowlers. The final choice will be made this morning. The pitch is firm and grassy and is likely to give the side first in the field some encouragement. There is a favourable weather forecast for the week-end. Preview: back page.
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