New Zealand top-order batter Devon Conway suffered a concussion during an earlier practice collision with fast bowler Matt Henry, sidelining him for the rest of the campaign. Henry was cleared of any head injury and remains available for selection for Saturday's contest. Left-hander Nick Kelly has been promoted from the New Zealand "A" setup to take the vacant batting spot. Meanwhile, India holds a 1-0 advantage in the five-match series following their five-wicket win during Wednesday's rain-affected game in Auckland.
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New Zealand faces an uphill battle to level the five-match series after falling behind 1-…: New Zealand faces an uphill battle to level the five-match series after falling behind 1-0 in Auckland.
The Black Caps management hopes Devon Conway recovers in time for the first test match on…: The Black Caps management hopes Devon Conway recovers in time for the first test match on November 19.
India maintains early momentum in the bilateral contest after securing a five-wicket win…: India maintains early momentum in the bilateral contest after securing a five-wicket win in the series opener.
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Nov 6 : New Zealand opener Devon Conway will miss the remainder of the one-day international series against India because of a concussion sustained in a collision with teammate Matt Henry earlier this week.
• Fast bowler Henry has been cleared of concussion after the training incident and will be available for the second ODI in Wellington on Saturday
• Lefthanded top-order batter Nick Kelly has been called up from the New Zealand "A" squad early to replace Conway in the squad
• India won the rain-disrupted first ODI in Auckland on Wednesday by five wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series
• New Zealand will be hoping that batting mainstay Conway makes a full recovery before the first of two tests against India starts in Wellington on November 19
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