Harris out of tri-series - for the moment at least

New Zealand all-rounder Chris Harris, the man of the match in both New Zealand's VB Series victories over Australia, has returned home for personal reasons and may be out of the rest of the series.

In a short release this afternoon, New Zealand Cricket said it respected Harris' request not to elaborate on the reasons for his withdrawal but fully supported his decision.

CLEAR Black Caps manager Jeff Crowe said Harris had the full support of the team.

"It's not known if Harris will rejoin the side during the tri-series," the statement said.

No request has yet been made by the tour management for a replacement player to be named and until that is done, the New Zealand selectors will not act on the matter.

The side is waiting to see how Canterbury's Nathan Astle comes through State Shield matches on Sunday and Tuesday to see if he will be fit enough to join the side.