NZ coach Walter backs Nicholls to continue at number three

July 26 : Henry Nicholls has locked down New Zealand's number three test spot after his performances helped secure a 2-1 series victory over England, head coach Rob Walter said.Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson last month quit international cricket in the middle of the series in England after scoring zero and 18 in the opening test.Nicholls stepped into Williamson's number three position for the last two tests and scored 197 runs, including his 11th century in the longest format, as New Zealand won both matches and clinched the series."I think Henry wouldn't have wanted to get his opportunity through Kane's retirement because that was in itself a loss for the team," Walter told reporters. "However, he's still a highly experienced guy with lots of performance under the belt, and co