Wellington [New Zealand], November 18 (ANI): New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell to take a seat out the remainder of the ODI collection in opposition to the West Indies as a consequence of a groin damage, as per the official web site of the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC).
Mitchell damage his groin throughout the opening ODI in opposition to the West Indies in Christchurch and subsequent scans have reveled a minor tear and a two-week rehabilitation interval.
It means Mitchell will miss the ultimate two matches of the ODI collection in opposition to the Caribbean facet, however will probably be aiming to return for the three-match Take a look at collection that commences on December 2.
Fellow batter Henry Nicholls will stay with the squad after he was referred to as as much as the taking part in group on Monday and could possibly be in competition to characteristic within the second match of the collection in Napier on Wednesday.
Mitchell scored his seventh ODI century within the opening ODI of the collection with the West indies, with the right-hander capable of overcome any discomfort from the damage to assist the Black Caps register a slim seven-run victory at Hagley Oval.
New Zealand coach Rob Walter mentioned it was disappointing to lose Mitchell to damage when he was in such good kind with the bat.
‘It is at all times robust being dominated out of a collection early on with damage, significantly if you’re in sizzling kind like Daryl is,’ Walter mentioned, as quoted from the official web site of ICC.
‘He has been our standout performer within the ODI format to this point this summer season, so he’ll be missed for 2 vital matches,’ he added.
‘The constructive is that the damage is just minor, and we must always see Daryl recovered and match for the Take a look at collection,’ he famous.
Walter believes Nicholls can fill in admirably for Mitchell ought to he be given an opportunity throughout the closing two matches of the collection.
‘Henry has been in prime kind within the Ford Trophy and is an skilled worldwide cricketer, so it is nice to welcome him again into the facet,’ Walter added.
‘It is at all times pleasing to have the ability to reward gamers who’re in good contact, and we all know Henry will probably be raring to go if given a chance,’ he mentioned.
New Zealand ODI squad: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Will Younger. (ANI)
