Tait in as Lee flies home

Shaun Tait has been rushed to New Zealand to replace Brett Lee who has flown home after wrenching his ankle during a training session in Wellington before the first one-dayer.

Lee has had an MRI scan done that will be assessed by specialists on his return to Sydney where his recovery will be monitored in an effort to him returning for the World Cup.

Tait is expected to arrive in time to be considered for the second one-day international at Eden Park in Auckland on 18th February.