Injured NZ batsman Conway out of first Australia Test

WELLINGTON, Feb 28 (AFP): New Zealand opening batsman Devon Conway has been ruled out of the first Test against Australia, captain Tim Southee said on Wednesday.
Conway will miss Thursday's opener in Wellington after hurting his left thumb in a Twenty20 defeat to Australia on Friday in Auckland.
Experienced batsman Henry Nicholls has been recalled as cover for the two-Test series with Will Young moving up the order to open with Tom Latham, Southee told reporters.
"Injuries are part of cricket and present an opportunity for others," Southee said.