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New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the second Test match against England, starting on June 10 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, after testing positive for COVID-19.

New Zealand coach Gary Stead confirmed Hamish Rutherford will join the squad as Williamson's replacement, and Tom Latham will captain the side in his absence.

"It's such a shame for Kane to be forced to withdraw on the eve of such an important match," Stead said.

"We're all feeling for him at this time and know how disappointed he will be. Hamish was with the Test squad earlier in the tour and has been playing for the Leicestershire Foxes in the Vitality T20 Blast," he added.

New Zealand had already suffered an injury blow with Colin De Grandhomme ruled out for the rest of the series with a foot problem.