Chris Drum to go to Perth as cover for the injured Tuffey

Auckland pace bowler, Chris Drum, has been called into the CLEAR Black Caps as cover for the injured Daryl Tuffey.

Tuffey strained his hamstring while bowling against Australia in the first innings of the second Test currently being played in Hobart.

Manager Jeff Crowe says it's a sad blow for Tuffey.

"Daryl's been waiting for his chance on this tour and I have to say I really feel for the guy," he said.

The selectors preferred Chris Drum over James Franklin because of his ability to bowl into the wind.

"In Perth the wind tends to blow down the ground.

"If required we think Chris Drum, rather than James Franklin, is the better option for bowling extended spells into the wind," says Chairman of Selectors, Sir Richard Hadlee who is in Hobart.

Tuffey will not bowl again in the second Test and will most likely require a runner when batting.

His injury will be reassessed tomorrow and a decision will then be made as to whether he is fit enough to be in contention to play in the third Test.

If not, he will return home at the end of this Test.

Drum will fly to Perth tomorrow and meet with the side before the start of the third Test.