Published: Sep 08, 2016, 07:03 PM (IST)
Edited: Sep 08, 2016, 07:03 PM (IST)
Wellington: In a major setback to New Zealand, fast bowler Mitchell McClenaghan has been ruled out of next month’s One-Day International (ODI) series against India with a pelvis injury. The news was confirmed by New Zealand Cricket spokesman, two days after it was revealed that paceman Adam Milne was also in line to miss the five-match series, starting in Dharamsala on October 16, stuff.co.nz reported. The 30-year-old, who has taken 82 ODI wickets in 48 matches, has not played a 50-over game since January when suffered a nasty blow in the eye while batting against Pakistan in Wellington. The frontline seamer, however, had recovered in time to represent New Zealand at the ICC World T20 2016 in India. READ: NZ name Test squad for tour to IND
The absence of both Milne and McClenaghan could increase test squad member Doug Bracewell’s chances of making into the ODI squad, featuring Matt Henry, TrentBoult, Tim Southee and Jimmy Neesham. National selector Gavin Larsen also provided an upsate on all-rounder Corey Anderson, who is suffering from a back injury.
“We will monitor Corey, like we’ll watch everyone, and assess where he is at after those games. It is the bowling obviously we are very keen to see Corey keep progressing in, to be getting back to being selectable as a genuine all-rounder. We are trying to get that on track as quick as possible,” Larsen said. READ: India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI postponed by one day due to Karva Chauth
New Zealand begin their tour of India with the first Test at Rajkot on September 22. Before that matchm, they play a three-day warm-up match against defending Ranji Trophy Champions Mumbai. Rohit Sharma is expected to be part of that Mumbai squad.
