HARARE, Zimbabwe (Kashmir English): New Zealand’s wicketkeeper-batsman Devon Conway will replace the injured Finn Allen for the 20-overs tri-series in Zimbabwe, New Zealand Cricket said on Sunday.
Foot injury led Allen to rule out of the tournament also featuring Zimbabwe and South Africa. He suffered the injury while representing the San Francisco Unicorns in the Major League Cricket in the United States.
“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.”
Jimmy Neesham, Mitch Hay, and Tim Robinson are also part of the squad as cover for Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra, who are busy in the MLC final on Monday.
“We knew there’d be a possibility that a handful of players could be involved in the MLC final on Monday, so we’re bringing in Mitch, Jimmy and Tim as possible replacements,” Walter said.
T20 opener
Hosts Zimbabwe face South Africa in the tournament opener today (Monday) while South Africa will then face New Zealand on July 16. Zimbabwe will take on New Zealand two days later.
All the matches of the tournament will be played at the Harare Sports Club. Each team will face the others twice before the top two sides contest the final on July 26.
