New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns' future in the National Bank Test Series is in doubt.

Cairns has suffered a patella tendon strain in his right knee. A scan has shown he has inflammation of the fat pad and the team management will be reviewing his position in the next 24-36 hours.

He was dismissed for a duck in New Zealand's collapse to be all out for 147, 81 runs behind England on the first innings at Jade Stadium in Christchurch today.

Chris Drum and Ian Butler opened the bowling in England's second innings. New Zealand team management said Cairns was expected to bowl in the innings.

They also said the injury was unrelated to previous injuries.

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