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Bevon Jacobs Ruled Out of NZ vs SA T20I with Knee Injury, Katene Clarke Called Up

New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs has been ruled out of the second T20I against South Africa after suffering a left knee injury while fielding. Scans confirmed bone bruising, and his return timeline is pending further assessment. Katene Clarke has been added to the squad as cover for the injured Jacobs. The Blackcaps are also without leg-spinner Ish Sodhi, who fractured his thumb in training.

Key Points: NZ's Bevon Jacobs Injured, Out of South Africa T20I Series

  • Bevon Jacobs out with knee injury
  • Katene Clarke called into squad
  • Ish Sodhi also sidelined with thumb fracture
  • NZ lost first T20I by 7 wickets
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NZ batter Jacobs ruled out of Hamilton T20I against South Africa due to knee injury

New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs ruled out of the T20I series against South Africa with a knee injury. Katene Clarke joins as cover. Ish Sodhi also sidelined.

"Subsequent scans revealed bone bruising on the side of his knee. - NZC Statement"

Hamilton, March 16

New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs has been ruled out of Tuesday's second T20I against South Africa at the Seddon Park due to a left knee injury, said New Zealand Cricket.

NZC added that Katene Clarke would join the Blackcaps squad as a cover for Jacobs. Clarke was initially going to join the New Zealand team for fourth and fifth T20I games alongside Dane Cleaver, Jayden Lennox and Tom Latham.

"Jacobs left the ground on Sunday night during the first T20I after falling on his left knee while fielding. Subsequent scans revealed bone bruising on the side of his knee. Further assessment is required to determine Jacobs' return-to-play timeline," added the NZC in a statement.

The New Zealand squad arrived in Hamilton on Monday ahead of a T20I double-header at Seddon Park on Tuesday. Before the men's match at 7:15pm local time, New Zealand women's side will take on South Africa at 2:15pm local time.

Previously, NZC said that leg-spinner Ish Sodhi was ruled out of the ongoing series against South Africa after breaking his thumb in training. Sodhi sustained the injury while bowling at the Bay Oval on Saturday, with scans confirming a fracture that will sideline him for at least four weeks.

As a result, Sodhi missed the opening match, where Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie shared spin duties in a seven-wicket defeat for the Blackcaps, where they were bowled out for 91.

NZC had also said they would not call up a replacement for Sodhi, especially with Lockie Ferguson linking up with the squad for the second and third matches. Rest of the three T20I games in the series will be played at Eden Park in Auckland, Sky Stadium in Wellington and Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

- IANS

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Priya S
Interesting to see Katene Clarke get the call-up. A double-header in Hamilton sounds exciting! Wish we had more such back-to-back matches in India. The women's game at 2:15 is perfect timing for us to watch.
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Aman W
First Sodhi, now Jacobs. Their squad depth is being tested. Being bowled out for 91 in the first match shows the batting is shaky without key players. South Africa must be feeling confident.
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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, it's disappointing when exciting players get injured. Hope the assessment brings good news and it's not a long-term issue. The schedule is so packed these days, players need more rest.
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Vikram M
They're not calling a replacement for Sodhi because Ferguson is coming back. But a specialist spinner is different from a fast bowler. Santner and McConchie will have a lot of responsibility. Let's see how it goes!
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Karthik V
The article mentions Eden Park, Wellington, and Christchurch for the rest of the games. Great venues. Injuries are part of the game, but it gives a chance to newcomers like Clarke to prove themselves. Best of luck to him!

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