New Zealand's star batsman Jesse Ryder has been ruled out of the up-coming Test series against England (which starts on March 4th in Hamilton) after injuring his right hand in a drink-related incident.It occurred in Christchurch earlier today when he damaged an index finger and thumb while breaking a bar window to gain access to its toilet.
Ryder is set to be out of action for three months, just as he was becoming a serious candidate for Test selection. The big-hitting 23-year-old, who was in outstanding form in New Zealand's 3-1 one-day series triumph over England, has a history of disciplinary problems.
He will have a reconstruction to the exterior tendon on his index finger, a flap reconstruction and a skin graft. It will be around six weeks before he can start light training.
