New Zealand wickeetkeeper batter Devon Conway was on Thursday ruled out of the T20 World Cup final and the subsequent tour of India after i...
New Zealand wickeetkeeper batter Devon Conway was on Thursday ruled out of the T20 World Cup final and the subsequent tour of India after injuring his right-hand in frustration following his dismissal in the semifinal against England.
Conway had made a valuable 46 in New Zealand’s successful chase of 167 on Wednesday.
“Conway sustained the injury when he struck his bat immediately after being dismissed in semifinal win over England in Abu Dhabi - with an X-ray today confirming a break to his right hand fifth Metacarpal,” said New Zealand Cricket in a statement.
New Zealand face Australia in the final on Sunday.
Head coach Gary Stead said Conway was understandably devastated.
“He’s absolutely gutted to be ruled out like this at this time. Devon is hugely passionate about playing for the BLACKCAPS and no one is more disappointed at the moment than he is - so we’re really trying to rally around him.
Devon Conway has been ruled out of the @T20WorldCup Final and following tour to India with a broken right hand. Conway sustained the injury when he struck his bat immediately after being dismissed in last night’s semi-final. More Info | https://t.co/LCMOTJqmqc #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/JIm9o6Rhxe
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