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Injured Mitchell to Miss Rest of Windies Series
Daryl Mitchell will miss the final two ODIs after a groin tear; Henry Nicholls joins the squad, leading domestic runs with 306 at an average of 76.50.
- Daryl Mitchell, the New Zealand batter, is unavailable for the remaining ODIs, with the second match at McLean Park on Wednesday and the final in Hamilton on Saturday.
- Mitchell hurt his groin while scoring a century in Sunday night's seven‑run win in Christchurch.
- Scans later revealed the groin strain was a tear, and Mitchell did not travel to Napier with the squad after the scan.
- Head coach Rob Walter said Mitchell has been the team's standout ODI performer and will be missed for two important matches, but he expects Mitchell to recover before the Test series though he needs rest.
- Henry Nicholls has been called into the ODI squad as cover after strong Ford Trophy form for Canterbury, with coach Walter welcoming the experienced left-handed batter as others recover from injury.
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Daryl Mitchell ruled out of remainder of West Indies ODI series, New Zealand name replacement
New Zealand's in-form batter Daryl Mitchell suffered a minor groin injury and hence, has been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series against the West Indies. The Black Caps lead 1-0 in the three-match series and will be keen to clinch it on Wednesday in Napier.
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Daryl Mitchell doubtful For Second ODI vs West Indies With Groin Issue; Henry Nicholls Called In As Cover
New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has been ruled out of the second ODI against the West Indies after experiencing discomfort in his thigh during the match-winning century in the series opener.
·New Delhi, India
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NZ vs WI: Daryl Mitchell likely to miss second ODI due to injury; Henry Nicholls called in as cover
Daryl Mitchell will not travel to Napier for the second ODI between New Zealand and West Indies as New Zealand confirmed that the batter will undergo a scan on his left groin on Monday.
·India
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