Conway ruled out of ODI opener after training collision
Sport · First reported 3 Nov, 06:53 · Updated 07:13
New Zealand opener Devon Conway will miss the first ODI against India after a head injury assessment diagnosed concussion following a training collision with Matt Henry. Tim Seifert is set to replace him; Henry’s availability was still uncertain.
- Conway was ruled out of the first ODI with concussion after colliding with Matt Henry while the pair attempted a catch at Eden Park in Auckland.
- Captain Mitchell Santner said Tim Seifert would replace Conway and expressed hope Henry would be available for Wednesday’s match; both players were to be monitored.
- New Zealand were also without Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman through injuries. India’s five-match ODI series is part of its preparations for next year’s World Cup.
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- Unavailable player
- Devon Conway will miss the first ODI after being diagnosed with concussion.
- Replacement
- Tim Seifert will take Conway’s place.
- Collision location
- Eden Park, Auckland, during training.
- Other New Zealand absences
- Rachin Ravindra (shoulder) and Mark Chapman (hamstring) were also unavailable.
- India series context
- India won the preceding T20 series 3-2; the five-match ODI series is part of World Cup preparations.
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