New Zealand paceman Kyle Mills is a fitness doubt for the deciding NatWest Series clash with England at Lord's today. Mills suffered a lower back spasm while batting in the nets for the Black Caps in their final practice session before the game.
He has been one of of the Kiwis' star performers with the ball and formed a formidable attack along with Tim Southee and Mark Gillespie.
Mills has also made vital contributions with the bat including 47 off 40 balls at Bristol and helping Gillespie earn his country a one-wicket win at The Oval on Wednesday.
If Mills is ruled out, then Michael Mason is poised to take his place.
All-rounder Grant Elliott is also battling to be fit after his controversial run-out at The Oval.
He suffered a badly-bruised thigh in a collision with England paceman Ryan Sidebottom when attempting a quick single.
Elliott had been playing club cricket for Weybridge when the series began but was called in as a replacement for the injured Jacob Oram.
He impressed sufficiently with bat and ball to earn a regular spot in the side.
Mills and Elliott will be given until shortly before play begins to prove their fitness.
A New Zealand spokesman confirmed: "Injuries to Kyle Mills and Grant Elliott have delayed the naming of the side to play England until just before the toss on Saturday."
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