A minor tear was detected in a later scan, which would require at least two weeks rehabilitation, New Zealand Cricket said in a statement. This means that Sears will only be available from the team’s final group match, it was decided to rule India against India on 2 March.
Sears played both New Zealand league-stage games in the Tri-series, but got wickets after 16 overs, scoring 104 runs in them.
“Fit to play again for Ben for Ben meant that he would miss the majority of the group stage, and looking at the small nature of the tournament, we realized that it is appropriate to bring a player who is fully Fit from and ready to go.
“Ben is a big potential player and looking at the short rehabilitation timeframe, we are sure he will fit and will be a rear in New Zealand to go to the home series against Pakistan.”
“Jacob showed her performance in the recent home series against Sri Lanka that she is more than internationally enabled”
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Dafi has played ten Odis, in which he has taken 18 wickets. In an OD series of the house against Sri Lanka earlier this year, he took four wickets in two matches.
“Jacob showed his performance in the recent domestic series against Sri Lanka that he was capable internationally,” Stead said. “He has been part of the squad for the ODI three-series, so he is fully acting and he has got a lot of experience in these situations and he is fit and ready to go.
“He is another player who will be experiencing his first senior ICC event, so it will be an exciting for him a few weeks ago.”
New Zealand will face Pakistan in the Tri-series final in Karachi on Friday. His first match of the Champions Trophy is against Pakistan at the same place on Wednesday.
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