Umpire Harper replaces Doctrove for third India-NZ Test

Australian Daryl Harper will replace Billy Doctrove as the on-field umpire for the third and final Test between India and New Zealand starting Friday.

Australian Daryl Harper will replace Billy Doctrove as the on-field umpire for the third and final Test between India and New Zealand starting Friday.

Doctrove was diagnosed with chest infection during the second Test in Napier and had to be replaced by stand-in umpire Evan Watkins on the third day.

India lead the three-match series 1-0 after winning the opening game while managing to snatch a draw in the second despite being asked to follow on.

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