New Zealand's Ross Taylor to miss ODI series against Pakistan and Australia

New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has been ruled out of the one-day international series' against Pakistan and Australia with a side strain.

Taylor, 31, picked up the injury while batting in the T20 win over Pakistan earlier this week, facing only four balls before retiring hurt.

An MRI scan has shown an oblique side strain, meaning he will sit out the three-match series with Pakistan - which starts on Monday - and the three games against Australia next month.

Henry Nicholls has retained his place in the squad in Taylor's absence while opening batsman Tom Latham has been named for the first two matches before making way for Brendon McCullum's expected return in the third match at Auckland on January 31.

McCullum has not played since the 10-wicket thrashing of Sri Lanka on December 28 because of a back injury, but hopes to be ready for the final game against Pakistan and subsequent Australia series.

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