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New Zealand has called up Devon Conway for the T20I tri-series after Finn Allen suffered a foot injury in MLC. The Kiwis’ head coach Rob Walter expressed disappointment but praised Conway’s quality as a replacement. The series kicks off on July 14 with Zimbabwe facing South Africa. New Zealand’s first match is on July 16 against South Africa.

Key Points: Devon Conway Replaces Injured Finn Allen in NZ T20I Tri-Series

  • Devon Conway replaces Finn Allen due to foot injury
  • Mitch Hay, Jimmy Neesham, Tim Robinson bolster squad
  • Tri-series starts July 14 with Zimbabwe vs South Africa
  • NZ coach Rob Walter disappointed by Allen’s absence
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Kiwi batter Devon Conway replaces injured Finn Allen for T20I tri-series against Zimbabwe, South Africa

New Zealand calls up Devon Conway for T20I tri-series against Zimbabwe and South Africa after Finn Allen's injury in MLC.

"We’re really gutted for Finn... We’re lucky to call on someone of Devon’s quality. – Rob Walter"

New Delhi, July 13

Devon Conway, Mitch Hay, Jimmy Neesham and Tim Robinson set to join the New Zealand T20I squad for the upcoming Tri-Series against Zimbabwe and South Africa, according to the ICC website.

The triangular series will kick off on July 14 with a contest between the host Zimbabwe and South Africa, while New Zealand will feature in their first encounter on July 16 against South Africa. Each side will play the other twice before a final, which will be played on July 26.

Wicketkeeper-batter Conway replaces Finn Allen, who missed the series due to a foot injury he picked up while playing in the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) in the United States of America.

A recovery timeline will be put in place for Allen upon further consultation in New Zealand.

Hay, Neesham and Robinson join the squad as additional cover for Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra, who are in the Major League Cricket tournament final scheduled on Monday.

The Kiwis' head coach, Rob Walter, was disappointed that Finn Allen wouldn't be a part of the setup.

"We're really gutted for Finn, I was looking forward to working with him and to see him continue his form from the MLC, but unfortunately, injuries happen. We're lucky to be able to call on someone of Devon's quality to replace Finn," Rob Walter said.

Tri-series fixtures:

July 14 - Zimbabwe v South AfricaJuly 16 - South Africa v New ZealandJuly 18 - Zimbabwe v New ZealandJuly 20 - Zimbabwe v South AfricaJuly 22 - New Zealand v South AfricaJuly 24 - Zimbabwe v New ZealandJuly 26 - Final.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see how this affects NZ's batting order. Conway brings stability but Allen's power hitting was crucial in T20s. The tri-series will be a good test before bigger tournaments!
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Ananya R
As an Indian cricket fan, I'm always watching other teams' preparations. NZ's depth is impressive - when one player gets injured, they have quality replacements ready. Our BCCI should learn from this!
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Vikram M
The schedule seems packed! 7 matches in 12 days is intense. Hope the players can maintain their fitness levels in Zimbabwe conditions. Injuries are becoming too common in modern cricket 😕
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Michael C
While Conway is a solid replacement, I think NZ might struggle with power hitting in the middle overs without Allen. His strike rate was crucial in recent matches. Let's see how they adapt!
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Priya S
Exciting series ahead! Though I wish India was part of this tri-series too. Zimbabwe pitches can be tricky - will be interesting to see how SA and NZ adapt to the conditions.

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