New Zealand will be without Taylor (right) for their T20 against Zimbabwe and the limited overs series against the Proteas

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New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor will not feature in the one-off Twenty20 International against Zimbabwe and the upcoming limited overs series against South Africa after undergoing a minor surgical procedure to repair a groin injury.

Taylor suffered a blow to the groin while training before the third ODI in Harare, which New Zealand went on to win by 38 runs and clinch the series 2-1.

According to a New Zealand Cricket (NZC) statement, no replacement will be named for Taylor as all-rounder James Neesham took his place in the side for the third ODI.