There are six new caps in the Black Caps limited overs squads for the upcoming one-day and Twenty20 series against Zimbabwe.

Play has been abandoned for the day in the one-off test between New Zealand and Zimbabwe in Napier due to persistent rain and a drenched outfield.

Ross Taylor made a personal success of his first day in charge of a test on home soil yesterday.

Brendon McCullum and Ross Taylor steered New Zealand through the second session of play against Zimbabwe in Napier this afternoon after the loss of Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson.

Wicketkeeper remains the position of most interest as the Black Caps approach the one-off test against Zimbabwe...