Injury scares for New Zealand as West Indies tour gets underway – Cricket News Update
New Zealand cricket team suffered a series of injuries during the tour opening T20 International against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Andrew-McDonald-c1042
Hira, have all been ruled out of Sunday’s second and final T20 International of the two-match series, after sustaining injuries while fielding during the 56-run defeat.
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over.
"Unfortunately, Ross sustained a grade two injury to his left AC joint,” the New Zealand Cricket physiotherapist Paul Close told media reporters after the match.
"At this stage the injury looks like it will exclude him from selection for tomorrow's match and for the first part of the ODI series,” he added further.
Promising all-rounder Jacob Oram was the second injury scare for the tourists, as he dug his right knee into the turf while trying to save a boundary. However, the Blackcaps' physio confirmed that Oram’s injury was not a serious one, and he might be fit
to take part in Sunday’s match against the Windies at the same Lauderhill venue.
"Jacob jarred his knee and has suffered a minor knee strain,” revealed Close.
"We will reassess in the morning and complete a fitness test before the match if necessary," the physio added.
Left-arm spin bowler, Ronnie Hira, was the major injury blow for the Kiwis, on Saturday. The Auckland-born spinner dislocated a middle finger joint after being hit hard on his left hand. The injury has ruled him out of the remainder of the tour, and he will
be soon sent home.
"…scans showed there wasn't a fracture but the skin has split and he is required to wear a splint. He will return to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 to undergo further assessment and a period of rehabilitation," Close revealed.
After the two-match T20 series, the Kiwis are scheduled to play five One Day Internationals and two Tests against the Windies.
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