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New Zealand wickeetkeeper batter Devon Conway was ruled out of the T20 World Cup final and the resulting visit through India after injuring his right-hand in frustration following his excusal in the elimination round against England.
Conway had made an important 46 in New Zealand’s fruitful chase of 167 on Wednesday.
“Conway sustained the injury when he struck his bat immediately after being dismissed in semifinal win over England in Abu Dhabi – with an X-ray today confirming a break to his right hand fifth Metacarpal,” said New Zealand Cricket in a statement.
New Zealand face Australia in the last on Sunday.
Head Coach Gary Stead said Conway was naturally crushed.
“He’s absolutely gutted to be ruled out like this at this time. Devon is hugely passionate about playing for the BLACKCAPS and no one is more disappointed at the moment than he is – so we’re really trying to rally around him.
“It looked a pretty innocuous reactionary incident on the field, but the blow obviously caught the bat between the glove padding and while it’s not the smartest thing he’s done there’s certainly an element of bad luck in the injury.
“Due to the timelines we won’t be bringing in a replacement player for this World Cup or next week’s T20 series against India, but are working through our options for the Test series later this month,” said Stead.
“Because of the courses of events we will not be acquiring a trade player for this World Cup or the following week’s T20 series against India, yet are working through our choices for the Test series not long from now,” said Stead.
The India visit starts with the opening T20 in Jaipur on November 17.
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