NewZealand T20 WC SQUAD : Tri-Series : Cleaver, who made his international debut for the BLACKCAPS earlier this year, will join the squad assembled in Christchurch today ahead of the team’s first Tri-Series match against Pakistan tonight at Hagley Oval. Mitchell’s injury will continue to be assessed over the coming week ahead of the team’s scheduled departure for the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia next Saturday. Follow NewZealand T20 WC SQUAD live updates with InsideSport.IN
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BLACKCAPS batsman Daryl Mitchell has been ruled out of the T20 Tri-Series in Christchurch after fracturing his hand during training at Lincoln today.
The all-rounder sustained a blow to his right-hand while batting in the nets, with an X-Ray later revealing a fracture to his fifth metacarpal (pinkie finger).
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BLACKCAPS physio for the Tri-Series Theo Kapakoulakis confirmed Mitchell’s hand had been placed in a cast which would need to remain on for at least two weeks.
Coach Gary Stead said some time was needed to consider a decision on Mitchell’s availability for the ICC T20 World Cup, with the squad set to depart for Australia on October 15.
“It’s a real shame for Daryl to suffer this injury on the eve of an exciting period of cricket for the side,” Stead said.
“Daryl’s become a really important player to our T20 unit and we’re certainly going to miss his all-round skills and versatility in the Tri-Series.
“With our first game of the World Cup in just over two weeks we need to take some to consider Daryl’s recovery timeline and his potential involvement in the tournament.”
Mitchell’s replacement in the Tri-Series squad will be confirmed in due course.
The BLACKCAPS open their Tri-Series campaign against Pakistan at Hagley Oval on Saturday night.
NewZealand T20 WC SQUAD: Dan Cleaver called in to replace Daryl Mitchell in NZ Squad for T20 Sri-Series, may take his place in T20 WC SQUAD as well: CHECK OUT
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