Black Cap O'Rourke out of second Zimbabwe test with back injury
O'Rourke pulled up injured after taking 3-28 in the second innings of last week's first test in Bulawayo to help the tourists to a victory by nine wickets.
Uncapped left-arm seamer Ben Lister was already in Zimbabwe as injury cover and will remain with the squad for the remainder of the tour.
The second and final test starts at the same Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Thursday.
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