Smith. who was a part of the Black Caps’ nine-wicket win against Zimbabwe in the first Test, picked an injury while batting in New Zealand’s first innings and eventually retired hurt on 22*.

He also nabbed three wickets for the visitors in the first innings.

However, on Day 2 in Bulawayo, Smith sustained the injury while batting, and a subsequent MRI confirmed that he had picked up an abdominal strain.

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