“An x-ray has confirmed that Tim Southee dislocated and fractured a bone in his proper thumb whereas making an attempt to take a catch within the 14th over of the first innings,” NZC stated in a press release.
“A timeline for his restoration can be established tomorrow when he undergoes additional evaluation.”
NZC additionally offered an replace on batter Finn Allen, who suffered an damage whereas on the sphere as an alternative fielder. Happily, he has been cleared of any fracture or break.
New Zealand presently path England 1-2 within the ODI collection. Their subsequent collection is towards Bangladesh, consisting of three ODIs, and Southee had been rested for this collection.
After the Bangladesh collection, New Zealand will face defending champions England of their opening recreation on the 50-over World Cup in India. The standing of Southee’s participation within the World Cup will doubtless rely on the restoration of his thumb damage.
(With Reuters inputs)
