New Zealand's Santner Out for a Month with Shoulder Injury

Mitchell Santner Sidelined For At Least A Month Due To Shoulder Injury

The 34-year-old injured his left shoulder while fielding during Mumbai Indians' match against the Chennai Super Kings on April 23.

New Zealand's Santner out for a month with shoulder injury

Mitchell Santner Sidelined by Shoulder Injury | Sports-Games

Mitchell Santner, a key all-rounder for New Zealand's cricket team, has been sidelined due to a shoulder injury sustained during an IPL match. As a result, Santner will miss upcoming tests against Ireland and England, with his return to be evaluated in later stages.

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NZ all-rounder Mitchell Santner to be sidelined for atleast a month due to shoulder injury

The 34-year-old spin bowling all-rounder, a crucial cog of the NZ Test line-up, suffered the injury while fielding in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Mumbai Indians (MI), and the franchise had to rope in South African spinner Keshav Maharaj as his replacement. Santner returned to New Zealand earlier this week and, following a specialist consultation, has been advised to take rest and undergo rehab, as per ICC.

Santner sidelined by shoulder injury

Mitchell Santner. Photo: Getty Images Mitchell Santner has been sidelined for a month by an injury to his left shoulder, New Zealand's cricket board says.