New Zealand allrounder Mitchell Santner has been ruled out of the first Test against Pakistan after fracturing his right wrist while training for a domestic game. He was struck on the wrist while at practice for Northern Districts, ahead of their Plunket Shield - New Zealands domestic first-class tournament - game against Canterbury.In a release, New Zealand Cricket said an x-ray revealed the fracture, which also put him in doubt for the second Test. The two-Test series begins in Christchurch on November 17, with the second match due to begin on November 25 in Hamilton.After such a strong tour of India, its really disappointing for Mitch to pick up this injury ahead of the first match of the home summer, coach Mike Hesson said. Were unsure whether Mitch will be available for the second Test at this stage, but well be monitoring his recovery closely and look forward to having him back.Santners left-arm spin had proved to be very effective during the three-Test series in India. 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