Daryl Mitchell ruled out of Tri-Series

Mitchell ruled out of Tri-Series

Kiwi all-rounder Daryl Mitchell will 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 been placed in a cast and it will be in place for at least two weeks. It's a matter of 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 updated squad 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 657 runs 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.