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Big blow for NZ! Star batter ruled out of remainder of ODI series against India

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

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Left-handed batter Nick Kelly has been called up early and will arrive in Wellington on Friday to take Conway's roster spot. The squad changes follow a rain-affected Auckland opener where New Zealand were bowled out for 185 against a strong Indian bowling attack. India subsequently chased down a revised target of 143 in 32 overs behind a 74-run performance from Virat Kohli. The hosts must now integrate Kelly quickly as they seek to level the series at Sky Stadium on Saturday.

Key points

  • New Zealand will contest the remainder of the five-match series without opener Devon Conw…: New Zealand will contest the remainder of the five-match series without opener Devon Conway due to injury.
  • India hold a 1-0 series lead after successfully chasing down a revised 143-run target in…: India hold a 1-0 series lead after successfully chasing down a revised 143-run target in Auckland.
  • The five-game series shifts to Wellington's Sky Stadium for the second ODI on Saturday.: The five-game series shifts to Wellington's Sky Stadium for the second ODI on Saturday.

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New Zealand have suffered a setback ahead of the second ODI against India, with opener Devon Conway ruled out of the remaining matches of the five-game series after sustaining a concussion during a training session on Tuesday.

Conway suffered the injury while fielding during practice, forcing him out of the remainder of the ODI series. Left-handed batter Nick Kelly, who was initially selected for the fourth and fifth ODIs, will now join the squad in Wellington on Friday as his replacement.

There was some relief for the New Zealand camp, however, as Matt Henry, who was involved in the fielding mishap that resulted in Conway's injury, has been cleared of concussion.

The development comes after New Zealand lost the opening ODI to India in Auckland on Wednesday.

Virat Kohli's authoritative 74, coupled with impressive bowling performances from Arshdeep Singh and Anshul Kamboj, helped India secure a comfortable victory in the rain-affected contest.

Arshdeep led the attack with four wickets, while Gurnoor Brar picked up three scalps and Kamboj claimed two as New Zealand were bowled out for 185. India then…

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