Henry, Smith and Santner ruled out of remainder of West Indies Tests

New Zealand have been dealt a triple injury blow with Matt Henry, Mitchell Santner and Nathan Smith all ruled out of the remainder of the three-match Test Series against West Indies.

Henry (calf tear) and Smith (side strain) picked up their injuries during the drawn opening Test in Christchurch, while Santner was withdrawn before the match with a groin issue.

Henry suffered his calf injury after landing awkwardly during a spell on day four, with scans confirming a tear in his right leg. He has been ruled out of the series and is targeting a return in January. Smith strained his side on day two and is expected to be sidelined for three to four weeks.

The setbacks have led to maiden Test call-ups for Northern Districts all-rounder Kristian Clarke and Canterbury fast bowler Michael Rae, both of whom trained with the squad in Wellington on Tuesday ahead of the second Test.

Glenn Phillips, initially with the squad in Christchurch as a substitute fielder, has been formally added to the Test group for the rest of the series. Canterbury wicketkeeper Mitch Hay has also linked up with the side as cover for Tom Blundell, who picked up a hamstring tear while batting in the first Test.

Santner's groin injury will require more rehabilitation before he can resume Test duties. Head coach Rob Walter said the left-arm spinner was progressing well but not yet ready for the physical demands of the format. "Mitchell has made great progress and is able to bat and bowl with no discomfort. There is still a risk when he runs or moves laterally, which we can't control on the cricket field," Walter said.

The second Test begins at the Basin Reserve on Wednesday, with the third and final Test set to begin at the Bay Oval in Tauranga on December 18.