New Zealand face a nervous wait over Tim Southee’s health for the World Cup after he suffered a damaged thumb within the remaining one-day worldwide in opposition to England.
The skilled seamer sustained the damage trying to catch Joe Root at gully within the first innings at Lord’s on Friday.
He instantly left the sector in ache and was despatched for an X-ray on his proper hand.
That confirmed a fracture in addition to a dislocation, elevating instantaneous questions over his spot within the 15-strong crew to will journey to India.
The Black Caps are on account of open the match in opposition to England on October 5 in Ahmedabad, a replay of the 2019 remaining, however could have to assess options of their bowling ranks.
Kyle Jamieson is the obvious candidate having featured in three of the 4 video games in opposition to England, however Ben Lister’s possibilities have been hampered as he suffered a hamstring pressure shortly after Southee’s personal departure from the sector.
A press release from New Zealand Cricket learn: “An X-ray has confirmed that Tim Southee dislocated and fractured a bone in his right thumb while attempting to take a catch in the 14th over of the 1st innings.
“A timeline for his restoration might be established on Saturday when he undergoes additional evaluation.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
