Colin de Grandhomme ruled out of Test series

Michael Bracewell will remain with the squad as the allrounder's replacement

Colin de Grandhomme has been ruled out of the remainder of New Zealand’s Test series against England through injury.

The allrounder, who top-scored for New Zealand in the first innings, left the field during the afternoon session on day three and played no further part in the first Test.

A scan has since revealed a tear to his right plantar fascia, or heel, with the recovery period expected to take between 10 and 12 weeks.

Wellington Firebirds allrounder Michael Bracewell, who is uncapped at Test level, has been added to New Zealand’s squad for the remainder of the series.

^{Michael Bracewell will remain with the squad as de Grandhomme's replacement [Michael Bradley/AFP via Getty Images]}

Bracewell came to England as part of New Zealand's 20-strong travelling party and was retained in the 16-man squad for the first Test as cover for Henry Nicholls.

New Zealand head coach, Gary Stead, said: "It’s a real shame for Colin to suffer this injury so early in the series. He’s a massive part of our Test side and we’ll certainly miss him.

"It’s great to be able to call on someone like Michael who’s been with the squad for the past month and is match ready."

The second Test between New Zealand and England is scheduled to begin at Trent Bridge on Friday, June 10. England lead the three-match series 1-0.