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Big blow for NZ! Star batter ruled out of remainder of ODI series against India

New Zealand have suffered a setback ahead of the second ODI against India, with opener Devon Conway ruled out of the remaining matches of the five-game series after sustaining a concussion during a training session on Tuesday.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 12:52 AM
Big blow for NZ! Star batter ruled out of remainder of ODI series against India
Key Things to Know
  • Devon Conway is ruled out of the remaining ODIs against India after suffering a concussion during training.
  • Nick Kelly will join the New Zealand squad in Wellington on Friday as Conway's replacement.
  • Matt Henry was involved in the same fielding collision but was cleared of a concussion.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New Zealand opener Devon Conway has been ruled out of the rest of the five-match ODI series against India after sustaining a concussion. Conway suffered the injury during a fielding drill at training on Tuesday. Batter Nick Kelly, originally selected for only the final two fixtures, will now join the squad in Wellington on Friday as Conway's replacement.

Pacer Matt Henry was also involved in the training mishap but has been cleared of concussion. The injury comes after New Zealand lost the opening match in Auckland, where India chased down a revised target of 143. The second ODI takes place at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Saturday.

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