Coach Gary Stead has given an update on injuries to BLACKCAPS players missing from tomorrow’s third round of the Plunket Shield.
BLACKCAPS Injury Update Nov 4
Tim Southee (Northern Districts) – back. Precautionary. Likely to be back for round four.
Neil Wagner (Northern Districts) – hip/groin. Awaiting scan results. Hopeful of returning in round four.
Colin de Grandhomme (Northern Districts) – right foot. Awaiting scan results, hopefully by end of tomorrow.
Henry Nicholls (Canterbury) – left calf. Progressing well and on target to return in round four.
Ajaz Patel (Central Stags) – left calf. Awaiting scan results.
Matt Henry (Canterbury) – broken right thumb. 4-6 week recovery.
Stead said the following.
“Injuries are always a concern and we’re certainly monitoring each case closely with our medical staff.
“Tim Southee and Henry Nicholls are both expected to be fit for round four of the Plunket Shield.
“Neil Wagner and Colin de Grandhomme both have niggles and we are awaiting scan results on their respective injuries to ascertain the next steps.
“Likewise, Ajaz Patel had a scan on his left calf after suffering a setback in his return to play rehabilitation.
“An update on Neil, Ajaz and Colin will be provided once their scan results have been received and assessed.”
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The New Zealand national cricket team, known as the Black Caps, made their Test debut in 1930 against England in Christchurch, becoming the fifth nation to play Test cricket. After waiting 26 years for their first Test win against the West Indies in 1956, they also played their first ODI in 1972–73 against Pakistan. New Zealand are the inaugural World Test Championship champions (2021) and have won the ICC Champions Trophy (2000). They have reached the Cricket World Cup final twice and the T20 World Cup final once.
