New Zealand’s ODI captain Tom Latham has been ruled out of the upcoming One Day International (ODI) series against Pakistan after suffering a hand injury. The 32-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman sustained a fracture on his right hand during a net practice session, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confirmed in an official statement.
Henry Nicholls Replaces Latham, Bracewell to Lead
Following Latham’s injury, New Zealand Cricket has announced that Henry Nicholls will replace him in the squad. Meanwhile, Michael Bracewell, who captained the T20I series, will continue leading the team in the ODI format as well.
Will Young to Miss Matches Due to Personal Reasons
In another squad update, Will Young will only be available for the first ODI match. The top-order batter will miss the remaining games as he attends the birth of his child. In his absence, Rachin Ravindra will take his place in the squad.
Series Opener Scheduled for March 29 in Napier
The highly anticipated ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand is set to kick off on March 29, with the first match scheduled to take place in Napier. The injury to Latham comes as a setback for the Black Caps, but the team will be looking to adapt and put up a strong performance against Pakistan.