Devon Conway Joins New Zealand Squad as Finn Allen Ruled Out of T20I Tri-Series
Devon Conway has been called up to the New Zealand squad for the upcoming T20I Tri-Series against Zimbabwe and South Africa after explosive opener Finn Allen was ruled out due to a foot injury sustained during the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) tournament in the United States. The injury has sidelined Allen just ahead of the series, and a recovery plan will be confirmed once he returns to New Zealand for further medical assessment.
Head coach Rob Walter expressed disappointment over Allen’s absence. He stated, “We’re really gutted for Finn. I was looking forward to working with him and seeing him continue his MLC form, but unfortunately, injuries are part of the game. We’re fortunate to bring in someone of Devon’s calibre as a replacement.”
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Alongside Conway, three other players—Mitch Hay, Jimmy Neesham, and Tim Robinson—are also set to link up with the national team. Their inclusion serves as cover for Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, and Rachin Ravindra, all of whom are currently involved in the MLC final, scheduled for Monday.
The tri-nation series, hosted by Zimbabwe, is set to begin on July 14 with the home side taking on South Africa. New Zealand will play their first match on July 16 against the Proteas. The format will see each team facing the other twice before the final on July 26.
Full fixture list for the Tri-Series:
- July 14 – Zimbabwe vs South Africa
- July 16 – South Africa vs New Zealand
- July 18 – Zimbabwe vs New Zealand
- July 20 – Zimbabwe vs South Africa
- July 22 – New Zealand vs South Africa
- July 24 – Zimbabwe vs New Zealand
- July 26 – Final
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