Kiwis in Oram scare

New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram is in doubt for the second Test against Bangladesh starting Saturday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. He experienced back pain after bowling in Bangladesh's second innings in the first Test at Chittagong and is currently undergoing scans in Dhaka.
New Zealand coach John Bracewell admitted the Chittagong heat had taken a toll on both teams, particularly the fast bowlers. "We've worked pretty heavily on their recovery," he told the New Zealand Herald. "We're constantly weighing them and trying to get the right foods and fluid into them.
"He [Oram] was struggling with pain in his lower back. We're taking a wait and see approach."
Oram's condition deteriorated when bowling late on Sunday and was rested before Bangladesh were dismissed for 245 -- setting New Zealand 317 to win, a target they reached with three wickets in hand. He nevertheless took part in the successful run-chase and was unbeaten on eight as New Zealand took a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series.
He played a big part in the one-day series against Bangladesh earlier which New Zealand came from behind to win 2-1, and was named Man of the Series for his performance with both bat and ball which also propelled him to the top of the ICC ODI all-rounder rankings.
Injuries have dogged Oram throughout his career. He suffered a hamstring strain during New Zealand's last tour, in England during April-June this year. He pulled out of the only Twenty20 of the tour at Old Trafford after hurting himself in the warm-up. He was ruled out for the first three ODIs only to return for the remaining two matches.
If Oram is ruled out, his likely replacement will be Grant Elliott, who made his debut against England at Napier back in March.