New Zealand head coach Gary Stead supplied an replace on star batter Rachin Ravindra, revealing that he has but to totally get better from an damage sustained through the opening match in opposition to Pakistan within the ongoing Tri-Nation collection.
Ravindra suffered a blow to the brow whereas trying a catch within the thirty eighth over and skilled complications for a number of days.
He was pressured off the sphere after the incident and missed New Zealand’s subsequent victory over South Africa, which secured their spot within the remaining in Karachi on Friday.
Though Ravindra returned to the nets on Thursday night time, he stays unfit for choice. Stead shared that Ravindra is progressing effectively, following head damage evaluation protocols.
“The pleasing factor is that he is progressing effectively. We’re following head damage evaluation protocols for the time being,” Stead stated. “He is had a headache for a number of days, however that is subsiding, which is admittedly excellent news.
He hit a number of balls tonight for the primary time, which is encouraging, however there are nonetheless a number of extra steps earlier than he may be cleared to play,” he added.
Stead additionally supplied an replace on veteran pacer Lockie Ferguson, who sustained a hamstring damage through the ILT20. “Lockie’s had a few bowling classes since arriving right here.
He elevated the depth a bit extra tonight,” Stead stated. “We’re happy along with his progress, and we goal to have him play in one of many subsequent two video games. If any participant has minor niggles, we’ll take a cautious strategy, particularly with the Champions Trophy simply across the nook.”
New Zealand secured their place within the tri-nation collection remaining after back-to-back victories over the hosts and South Africa.
In the meantime, Pakistan made a robust comeback, defeating South Africa whereas chasing 352 runs, due to centuries from skipper Mohammad Rizwan and vice-captain Salman Ali Agha.
After the tri-nation collection concludes, New Zealand will play a warm-up match in opposition to Afghanistan in Karachi on Sunday earlier than starting their Champions Trophy marketing campaign in opposition to hosts Pakistan on February 19.