Devon Conway out of first ODI against India due to concussion
New Zealand batter Devon Conway will miss the first ODI against India after suffering a concussion during practice.
AUCKLAND, Nov 4: New Zealand’s Devon Conway will not play in the first ODI against India due to a concussion sustained during a training incident with teammate Matt Henry. The collision occurred while both players were attempting a catch at Eden Park, just a day before the series opener.
After the accident, medical staff treated both players at the venue, and they underwent Head Injury Assessments. Conway was then transported to a hospital, where he was diagnosed with a concussion, ruling him out of the match. New Zealand Cricket confirmed that both players will continue to be monitored, with Henry still being considered for selection.
New Zealand faces additional challenges as Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra are also sidelined with injuries. Chapman is recovering from a left hamstring injury and needs two more weeks of rehabilitation, while Ravindra, who dislocated his right shoulder during a promotional shoot, requires more recovery time.
Head coach Rob Walter expressed disappointment over the injuries, stating, “Everyone knows what an asset Mark and Rachin are to this side so it’s a shame they have to miss this series.” Walter reassured that both players are committed to their recovery.
Tim Seifert has been summoned as Conway’s direct replacement for the first ODI, as confirmed by Mitchell Santner. Santner noted the unfortunate nature of Conway’s injury, calling it a “freak accident” that requires serious attention given the potential implications of head trauma. “We have a backup batter in line just in case,” Santner said.
The first match of the ODI series is set for November 4. New Zealand will look to bounce back after losing the recent T20I series against India 3-2, despite winning the last two matches.
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