New Zealand star ruled out of second Zimbabwe Test
Latham, who was ruled out of the first Test owing to a left shoulder injury, had been undergoing rehabilitation but has been unable recover in time for two-Test series decider.
In his stead, Mitchell Santner will continue to lead the side, having captained the Black Caps in the opener against The Chevrons.
The tourists will also be without the services of pacer Will O'Rourke and all-rounder Nathan Smith, both of whom featured in the first Test, but have been ruled out injured in the lead-up to the second.
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