New Zealand's Conway misses T20 win v Pakistan due to COVID
:New Zealand opener Devon Conway missed the fourth T20 International against Pakistan in Christchurch on Friday after testing positive for COVID-19.
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New Zealand's Conway misses T20 match v Pakistan due to COVID
New Zealand opener Devon Conway was ruled out of the fourth T20 International against Pakistan hours before the match in Christchurch on Friday after testing positive for COVID-19.
Injured Kane Williamson Set To Miss Remainder Of Pakistan Series
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, who suffered a hamstring injury in the second T20 against Pakistan, is unlikely to take any further part in the series, coach Gary Stead said Monday. Williamson was already set to miss the third game on Wednesday, and with the first Test against South Africa less than three weeks away, Stead said his star batsman would probably sit out the final two games as well.
New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd T20I, Live Score: New Zealand Lose 1 Wicket After Flying Start vs Pakistan
New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd T20I, Live Updates: New Zealand have lost their first wicket in the form of Devon Conway for 20. Currently, Finn Allen and Kane Williamson are standing unbeaten at the crease for one-down New Zealand. On the other hand, Pakistan are aiming for some more wickets, in order to bounce back in the game. Pakistan skipper Shaheen Afridi won the toss and opted to bowl against New Zealand in the second T20I of the five-match series on Sunday in Hamilton. The Blackcaps have taken 1-0 lead in the series after claiming a 46-run win in the first match on Friday. (Live Scorecard)
Will Young Replaces Josh Clarkson In New Zealand Squad For 3rd T20I Against Pakistan
Josh Clarkson was omitted from the New Zealand squad for the third T20I against Pakistan due to a shoulder injury. The batter, uncapped at T20I level, was originally supposed to replace New Zealand captain Kane Williamson for the third T20I. The third T20I of the series will take place on January 17. Williamson will miss the third T20I of the series to manage the knee issue that has affected him for most of the last 12 months, before returning for the final two games. Now in Clarkson's stead, Will Young has been added to the Black Caps' squad.
New Zealand sour Shaheen Afridi's captaincy debut in Auckland
Shaheen Afridi's debut as Pakistan's T20 captain ended in a 46-run defeat against New Zealand in the series opener in Auckland on Friday.
NZ's Mitchell Santner To Miss First T20I Against Pakistan, Tests Positive For Covid-19
New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner will not be featuring in the first T20I of the five-match series against Pakistan on Friday after being tested positive for COVID-19. The first T20I of the five-match series between New Zealand and Pakistan will take place today at Auckland's Eden Park. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the news of the all-rounder's infection. "Mitch Santner won't travel to Eden Park this evening for the opening KFC T20I against Pakistan after testing positive for COVID earlier today. He will continue to be monitored over the coming days and will travel solo home to Hamilton. #NZvPAK," tweeted NZC.
New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Shaheen Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl
New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score And Updates:Shaheen Afridi takes charge as Pakistan's full-time skipper, taking over the reins from Babar Azam, as the sub-continent giants look to put the Australia heartbreak behind them in the T20I series against another team from Down Under, New Zealand. Shaheen's elevation as the team's captain isn't the only change that Pakistan have brought in, with some fresh faces also expected to be seen, while new combinations at the top of the batting-order are also likely to be deployed. The Kiwis, on the other hand, will miss Mitchell Santner for the match as he has been tested positive for Covid-19. Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi won the toss and opted to field first. (LIVE Scorecard)