New Zealand ring in changes to tri-series squad
Four new players come in to the squad for the T20I triangular series in Harare.
Devon Conway, Mitch Hay, Jimmy Neesham and Tim Robinson will join the New Zealand T20I squad for the upcoming Tri-Series against Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Wicketkeeper-batter Conway replaces Finn Allen, who was due to miss the series due to a foot injury he picked up while playing in the Major League Cricket (MLC) in the United States of America.
Hay, Neesham and Robinson join the squad as additional cover for Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra, who are involved in the Major League Cricket tournament final on Monday.
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The Kiwis head coach Rob Walter was disappointed that Finn Allen wouldn't be a part of the setup.
“We’re really gutted for Finn,” said Walter. “I was looking forward to working with him and to see him continue his form from the MLC but unfortunately injuries happen. “We’re lucky to be able to call on someone of Devon’s quality to replace Finn.”
The triangular series kicks off with a contest between the host Zimbabwe and South Africa on Monday, 14 July. New Zealand will feature in their first encounter on Wednesday, 16 July against South Africa. Each side will play the other twice before a final which will be played on 26 July.
Tri-series fixtures:
July 14 - Zimbabwe v South Africa
July 16 - South Africa v New Zealand
July 18 - Zimbabwe v New Zealand
July 20 - Zimbabwe v South Africa
July 22 - New Zealand v South Africa
July 24 - Zimbabwe v New Zealand
July 26 - Final