Devon Conway Misses Test for Child's Birth

New Zealand opener Devon Conway will miss the third Test against England to support his wife, Kim, during the birth of their first child. In his absence, uncapped all-rounder Mark Chapman will join the squad, having recently scored 276 runs in the Plunket Shield. Coach Gary Stead emphasized the importance of family, expressing excitement for Conway's new arrival. Conway's performance has been underwhelming, scoring only 21 runs in the first two Tests, which New Zealand lost, leaving them out of contention for the ICC World Test Championship Final. Additionally, Will Young, who performed strongly in the recent series against India, may also return to the lineup. The third Test is set to begin on Saturday in Hamilton.