Black Caps v Zimbabwe: Kane Williamson opts out of test series, Northern Districts' Matt Fisher wins first call-up
The 34-year-old had already opted out of New Zealand's Twenty20 tri-series with the hosts and South Africa so he could take up a stint in England with county side
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Black Caps v Zimbabwe: Kane Williamson opts out of test series, Northern Districts' Matt Fisher wins first call-up
As had been expected, Kane Williamson has made himself unavailable for the Black Caps' two-test series away in Zimbabwe this month. The 34-year-old had already opted out of New Zealand's Twenty20 tri-series with the hosts and South Africa so he could take up a stint in England with county side
