Wellington, Dec. 9 -- Ahead of the second Test against West Indies, New Zealand Test skipper Tom Latham hailed the NZ20, the country's first proposed T20 franchise competition, as a "great initiative" that will do "great things" for cricket in the country.

The second Test between New Zealand and the West Indies will take place on Wednesday, with the first Test being valiantly drawn by WI following an incredible attempt at chasing 531 by centurion Shai Hope and double centurion Justin Greaves, who ensured that the match ended in a draw at least. The NZ20 is yet to get approval of the Kiwi cricket board, and plans are have it replace NZ's premier domestic T20 competition, Super Smash and be introduced as a six-team event in January 2027, w...