Tom Latham is out of the New Zealand’s team because of having a broken hand, which caused the New Zealand’s ODI team to have a setback in preparation for their Pakistan series. During a training session, the seasoned wicketkeeper-batter injured himself X-rays showed later just how serious the damage was. With Mitchell Santner absent due to his current involvement in the IPL, Latham was to take charge of the team. Michael Bracewell has been appointed as the stand-in captain with Latham sidelined. Henry Nicholls has been brought up as a replacement, therefore increasing squad depth for the tough series before us.
Tom Latham Ruled Out Of Pakistan ODIs, Bracewell to Lead
Another setback for New Zealand’s ODI team is Tom Latham being sidelined from the t20I series against Pakistan with a broken hand picked during training. Having already captained during the T20I series, Latham will now miss the series and Michael Bracewell will continue to guide the team should x-rays verify the injury. Henry Nicholls gets in back to the lineup; Mitch Hay is Latham’s replacement behind the stumps. coach Garry Stead said, “It is obviously upsetting to lose Tom as captain on the eve of the series, and we wish him a quick recovery.”
New Zealand Makes Key Squad Changes Ahead Of Pakistan ODI Series
New Zealand team has made several changes, among them Will Young’s departure following the first ODI in Napier as he prepares for the first ODI in Napier. Replaced uncapped hitter Rhys Mariu, who has an above first class average of 61.73 and will make his first call-up. With many players unavailable for different reasons, Stead said, “We’ve had to be flexible on this trip. Although Kane Williamson had decided out of the series, the team had already seen Muhammad Abbas and Nick Kelly included. Despite the transformations, New Zealand is looking ahead to the ODI series with poise following a strong 4-1 T20I series triumph.
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