Fielding accident at Eden Park: Devon Conway ruled out of India’s 1st ODI after collision with Matt Henry

NEW DELHI: New Zealand suffered another injury setback ahead of their five-match ODI series against India. Opener Devon Conway has been ruled out of the first match after suffering concussion in training at Auckland’s Eden Park on Tuesday.Conway was involved in a collision with fast bowler Matt Henry when the two players attempted to make a catch during practice. Both players were given immediate medical attention.“Devon Conway and Matt Henry collided while attempting a tackle during BLACKCAPS training at Eden Park today. Both players were immediately treated by on-site medical staff and received head injury assessments,” NZC media reported.Conway was taken to the hospital for further checks, which confirmed a concussion. He will miss the opening ODI against India on Wednesday.“Conway was taken to A&E for further assessment which confirmed the concussion which ruled him out of tomorrow’s first ODI against India. Both players will continue to be monitored and their involvement in the Hero VIDA ODI series against India, Powered by Ai+ Nova Smartphone will be updated in due course,” it said.Conway is the latest addition to New Zealand’s injury list. Senior batsmen Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra have already been ruled out of the ODI series.Chapman is undergoing rehabilitation from a hamstring injury, while Ravindra is still recovering from a shoulder problem.

India-New Zealand ODI Series Schedule

India and New Zealand will begin their ODI series at Eden Park, Auckland on November 4. The second match will be played in Wellington on November 7, followed by the third ODI in Hamilton on November 10.The final two matches will be played at Mount Maunganui on November 13 and 15.DateDayMatchVenueTime (IST)November 4 Wednesday 1 ODIA Auckland 7:30 November 7 Saturday 2 ODIWellington 7:30 November 10 Tuesday3. 15 Sunday 5 ODIMount Maunganui7:30 AM