Kiwi all-rounder Daryl Mitchellwill miss the entire T20I Tri-Series involving Bangladesh and Pakistan. Mitchell, 31, fractured his right hand while training in the nets on Friday.
Injury
Mitchell's injured hand has beenplaced in a cast and it will be in placefor at least two weeks. It's a matterof concern for NZ, given the T20 WC ickstarts right after the ongoing Tri-Series.
Replacement
NZ haven't named a replacement for Mitchell. Also, Mitchell’s availability for the T20 WC commencing on October 16 is now under doubt. Any changes to the squads can be done till October 9.
NZ’s updatedsquad for Tri-Series
K Williamson (c), F Allen, T Boult,M Bracewell, M Chapman, D Conway (wk), L Ferguson, M Guptill, A Milne,J Neesham, G Phillips, M Santner, I Sodhi, T Southee.
T20I career
Hard-hitter Mitchell has scored 657runs in 35 matches. He has struck at an impressive rate (141.59) and owns two fifties. Mitchell, who bowls right-arm medium, has clipped 20 wickets at 20.28.