New Zealand head coach Gary Stead has supplied an replace on the harm considerations of key gamers Rachin Ravindra and Lockie Ferguson forward of the ODI tri-series last towards Pakistan in Karachi on Friday. The match serves as a vital build-up for the Blackcaps forward of the ICC Champions Trophy, which begins on February 19 in Pakistan.
The 2 sides will play towards one another once more within the Champions Trophy opener on the identical venue on Wednesday.
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Ravindra was compelled to go away the sector after taking a blow to the brow whereas trying a catch throughout the first ODI of the tri-series. In the meantime, Ferguson has been recovering from a hamstring harm sustained throughout the ILT20 within the UAE.
Talking on Ravindra’s situation, Stead said: “Rachin clearly received that nasty blow in Lahore to the brow. The pleasing factor is he is progressing effectively. So, we’re following HIA protocols in the intervening time. He’s had a headache for a couple of days, however that is subsiding, which is absolutely excellent news. He hit a couple of balls tonight for the primary time, which is sweet. But it surely’s nonetheless a couple of extra steps for him to undergo earlier than he can be thought-about match for play.”
On Ferguson’s progress, Stead added: “And Lockie has been on the market. He has had a few bowls since he has been right here, so the depth was up just a little bit extra tonight. Happy with how he is monitoring and definitely will look to have him taking part in in one of many subsequent two video games.”
Ravindra suffered the harm whereas fielding within the 38th over of New Zealand’s match towards Pakistan. The poor high quality of floodlights on the Gaddafi Stadium was blamed for the incident, as he overpassed the ball whereas trying a catch off Michael Bracewell, ensuing within the heavy blow to his face.
