2024-04-12 23:48:26
Already, 9 cricketers of the New Zealand national team have chosen the Indian Premier League (IPL) instead of visiting Pakistan. Regular cricketers were therefore very few. This time two more cricketers were knocked out.
Finn Allen and Adam Milne will miss the five T20Is against Pakistan. They are absent due to injury. They have also been evacuated as an extra precaution ahead of the T20 World Cup. The hard-hitting batsman is suffering from a back injury. Milan’s ankle problem. Both suffered injuries in training. They were later evacuated. Tom Blundell and Jack Faulks have been called up in their place.
Meanwhile, Tom Bruch has withdrawn due to family reasons. However, he can be seen on the field for Lancashire. There is no uncertainty about Allen’s performance in the World Cup. You will get a chance in the squad. The Kiwis went to the World Cup with him last time as well. But the dilemma was working whether there would be a meeting place. If the series was played against Pakistan, all uncertainty would have been removed. If he performed, he would have entered the World Cup team. If he did not perform, he would be dropped. But as there is no opportunity to play, now he has to be seriously discussed.
“We feel for both Finn and Adam, losing them so close to the start of the tour,” New Zealand coach Gary Steed said. They have been strong performers for us in the T20 format since the last World Cup. Our support staff and medical network will be working closely with both players over the next few weeks to complete their treatment and subsequent return to cricket plans.’
Faulks’ career was not a very prosperous one at first opportunity. Only played 19 matches. He took 14 wickets in the Super Smash, the highest of the tournament. The strike rate was 150 even though the runs were not very high.
Apart from 9 IPL players, Will Young, Tom Latham and Tim Southee are not on the tour of Pakistan. Young can’t go because of county cricket. Latham has taken paternity leave. Southey will hold a strength and conditioning camp during this time.
All-rounder Mitchell Bracewell will lead New Zealand on the tour of Pakistan. Kiwis will play five T20Is on Pakistani soil. The matches will be played on April 18, 20 and 21 in Rawalpindi. The last two T20Is will be held in Lahore on April 25 and 27.