Mike Hesson press conference: ‘Ishan took the game away from us’ after India beat Pakistan
Current Score: New Zealand vs CanadaThe Black Caps were already coping with another enforced absence as Lockie Ferguson returned home for the birth of his first child. His replacement, Kyle Jamieson, was welcomed back into the XI. “At first I was looking forward to Lockie having his first child and coming back soon, but Kyle Jamieson is coming for him so it’s like a replacement, which is good,” Mitchell said.Despite the setbacks, the stakes remain clear. A third win in Group D would seal New Zealand’s place in the Super 8s and keep their campaign on track after earlier victories over Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates and defeat against South Africa. Mitchell expressed confidence in the team’s ability to adapt.“It brings different challenges. A number of us have played quite a few matches here … so we understand the conditions. We will quickly assess the surface and adapt as the game evolves,” he said.