Daryl Mitchell of New Zealand selected for the T20 World Cup despite a hand fracture. Mitchell of New Zealand said on Monday that despite fracturing his hand last week, he will play in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup.
Daryl Mitchell of New Zealand said on Monday that despite fracturing his hand last week, he will play in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup. Mitchell sustained the injury during training, but he has been clear to play in the World Cup. Which begins on Sunday in Australia, though he may miss New Zealand’s opening match. “Obviously, it’s a huge relief, but it’s really nice to get the nod and give this hand a chance to prepare,” Mitchell said to reporters.
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Daryl Mitchell of New Zealand named to the T20 World Cup squad.
“The fracture is in a good place, and it will heal in due time.”
Mitchell was a key performer in New Zealand’s run to the T20 World Cup final last year. Which they lost to Australia in Dubai.
Mitchell is expected to miss New Zealand’s first game against Australia on October 22, according to coach Gary Stead.
The 31-year-old is expected to be fully fit for New Zealand’s second group match on October 26 against Afghanistan.
After being forced off the field with an abdominal strain in Sunday’s win over Bangladesh, Stead believes pace bowler Adam Milne will be fit for New Zealand’s next tri-series game against Pakistan on Tuesday in Christchurch.
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