Injury Blow for New Zealand as Tim Seifert Withdrawn from T20 Series

New Zealand's cricket team faces a setback as key player Tim Seifert is ruled out of the T20 series against West Indies due to a broken finger. Mitchell Hay replaces him for the Auckland series. Seifert's injury disrupts preparation for the 2024 T20 World Cup.

New Zealand suffered a significant blow to their cricket team's preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup as opener Tim Seifert has been sidelined due to injury. The wicketkeeper fractured his right index finger during a domestic match, ruling him out of the Twenty20 series against the West Indies.

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced that Mitchell Hay would replace Seifert for the five-match series commencing in Auckland. Coach Rob Walter expressed his disappointment, acknowledging Seifert's importance to the squad.

Seifert, who has scored twelve fifties in 77 international outings, was crucial to New Zealand's World Cup campaign plans. His absence marks a challenge for the team as they aim for peak performance in the forthcoming global tournament.

(With inputs from agencies.)