On Monday, April 27, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) released an update regarding the injury to New Zealand national cricket team captain Tom Latham ahead of the opening T20I series against the Bangladesh national cricket team.
NZC revealed that Tom Latham has been ruled out of the first match of the three-match T20 series between New Zealand and Bangladesh, which will be played at the Bir Shrestho Flt Lt Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram.
Tom Latham has a toe injury
Latham suffered a toe injury and a cut under his toenail during training on Sunday, ruling him out of the first T20 match. NZC has appointed Nick Kelly as the Blackcaps captain in Latham’s absence.
“Blackcaps captain Tom Latham has been ruled out of today’s first T20 match against Bangladesh after being hit on the big toe of his right foot while batting in training yesterday,” NZC said.
“Latham has suffered a below-the-toe injury, and his availability for the remainder of the series will be assessed game-by-game. Wellington Firebirds batsman Nick Kelly will replace Latham as captain and become the Blackcaps’ 13th T20I captain.”
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