New Delhi, June 11 -- New Zealand expects opening batter Devon Conway will be available for the second Test against England at The Oval next week, despite the opener making a 23,000-mile round trip to Wellington between matches to be present for the birth of his second child.

Conway, who scored 1 and 41 in New Zealand's 115-run defeat in the low-scoring series opener at Lord's, has returned home to join his wife, Kim, as they welcome their second child.

Despite the demanding travel schedule, New Zealand expect the left-hander to rejoin the squad in time for the second Test, providing a boost as the visitors look to level the series against England.

"BLACKCAPS batter Devon Conway has briefly returned home to New Zealand to welcome the b...