Black Caps Devon Conway and Matt Henry involved in collision at training
Tim Seifert is likely to replace Conway after the opener suffered a concussion in a training collision, New Zealand Cricket said.
- On Tuesday, New Zealand batter Devon Conway was ruled out of Wednesday's ODI series opener against India after a collision with fast bowler Matt Henry during training at Eden Park, New Zealand Cricket said.
- The injury disrupts New Zealand's preparations for the 50-over ODI series against India, which begins Wednesday in Auckland following an entertaining five-match T20I series.
- New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner confirmed Matt Henry passed concussion assessments, calling the collision a "freak accident," while Conway was "raced off-premises" for further medical attention.
- Wicketkeeper-Batter Tim Seifert, added to the squad on Monday, is expected to replace Conway in the playing XI as the designated back-up batter.
- Conway is the latest injury concern for the squad, joining batters Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra, who were already ruled out of the ODI series with hamstring and shoulder injuries.
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Star New Zealand Batter Ruled Out Of 1st ODI Vs India After Freak Collision During Practice
New Zealand's star opener will miss New Zealand’s first ODI against India on Wednesday at Eden Park, Auckland, after suffering a concussion in a training collision with teammate Matt Henry on Tuesday. New Zealand Cricket said both players were treated on site, taken for assessment, and will be monitored further.
Devon Conway ruled out of upcoming ODI series against India due to collision with pacer in training
Star New Zealand batter Devon Conway has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against team India as he collided with pacer Matt Henry during training and sustained a concussion that has ruled him out of the series.
New Zealand suffer another injury blow as Conway ruled out of opening ODI after collision with Henry
New Zealand opener Devon Conway has been ruled out of the first ODI against India, scheduled to be played in Auckland on Wednesday, after sustaining a head injury during a training session on Tuesday.
Fielding accident at Eden Park: Devon Conway ruled out of 1st India ODI after collision with Matt Henry
Devon Conway is the latest addition to New Zealand's injury list. Senior batters Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra have already been ruled out of the ODI series. Chapman is undergoing rehabilitation for a hamstring injury, while Ravindra is yet to recover from a shoulder problem.
New Zealand cricket star Devon Conway has been ruled out of the first ODI against India after colliding with teammate Matt Henry on Tuesday.
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