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Rachin Ravindra was hit on the brow throughout tri-nation ODI collection
New Zealand head coach Gary Stead has revealed that star batter Rachin Ravindra is but to regain full health after sustaining an harm in the course of the first match in opposition to Pakistan within the ongoing Tri-Nation Collection because the opener “had a headache for a few days” since struggling a nasty blow to the brow. Ravindra was compelled out from the sphere after being struck within the brow by the ball whereas making an attempt a catch within the thirty eighth over of their match in opposition to Pakistan within the ODI tri-series final week.
The 25-year-old missed New Zealand’s victory over South Africa, which secured their spot within the decider in Karachi on Friday. Stead talked about that regardless of returning to the nets on Thursday evening, he was nonetheless not able to play.
“The pleasing thing is that he’s progressing well. We’re following (head injury assessment) protocols at the moment,” Stead stated in a video shared by BlackCaps on social media.
Stead additionally gave an replace on veteran pacer Lockie Ferguson, who sustained a hamstring harm in the course of the ILT20. “Lockie’s had a few bowls since he is been right here. He lifted the depth up a little bit extra tonight,” Stead stated.
“Pleased with how he’s tracking so, certainly, we’ll look to have him playing in one of the next two games. If anyone’s got small niggles, we’re likely to be conservative around that, with the Champions Trophy just around the corner.”
New Zealand will play a warm-up match in opposition to Afghanistan in Karachi on Sunday forward of their Champions Trophy marketing campaign, beginning in opposition to the hosts Pakistan on February 19.
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