"Have Faced Adversities With Injuries": New Zealand Skipper Tom Latham After Loss vs South Africa

01.11.2023 - 18:38 sports.ndtv.com

New Zealand skipper Tom Latham on Wednesday rued the series of injuries which has left the Black Caps in a difficult position as the World Cup enters the business end.

New Zealand slumped to their third consecutive defeat as South Africa handed them a massive 190-run loss here on Wednesday. To add to their woes as many as five players, including regular skipper Kane Williamson (thumb), are battling injuries, leaving them with only 10 fit players in their squad of 15. "We have faced adversities with injuries.

We will reflect on this one quickly and move to the next one, we don't become a bad team overnight," Latham said after the game.

Matt Henry and James Neesham suffered injuries on Wednesday with the former hurting is hamstring. He will undergo scans on Thursday.

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