New Zealand Batter Sustains Concussion After Freak Collision, Ruled Out Of India ODI Series

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New Zealand Batter Sustains Concussion After Freak Collision, Ruled Out Of India ODI Series

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Last Updated: November 06, 2026, 08:27 IST

Devon Conway will not play any role in the ongoing ODI series against India due to a concussion.

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Devon Conway has scored 1692 runs in 43 ODIs. (AFP Photo)

New Zealand’s tryst injuries continue with Devon Conway latest to be ruled out of the ongoing five-match ODI series against India. Conway, a wicketkeeper-batter, suffered concussion during a training session following a collision with fast bowler Matt Henry while the two were attempting to take a catch during fielding practice at Eden Park on Tuesday.

While Henry has since been cleared of concussion, Conway has not recovered sufficiently to continue in the series.

The latest setback adds to an already growing list of fitness concerns for New Zealand, who have struggled to keep their first-choice players available across the ongoing white-ball leg of India’s tour.

Left-handed batter Nick Kelly, who was originally selected for the fourth and fifth ODIs, has been called up earlier than planned and will join the squad in Wellington.

The 30-year-old Conway had already missed the series opener in Auckland following the initial concussion assessment. Tim Seifert replaced him in the playing XI, scoring 38 as New Zealand were bowled out for 185 before India completed a five-wicket victory in a rain-affected contest.

Seifert was initially picked for the final two ODIs before being added to the squad for the opening three matches as well.

New Zealand’s problems, however, predate the ODI series. Their injury list began growing during the preceding T20I leg, which India won 3-2.

Allrounder Rachin Ravindra – right shoulder issue – and Mark Chapman – hamstring injury – have already been ruled out from the entirety of the series.

However, the fitness issues aren’t limited to their senior squads.

Simon Keene (hamstring) and Ben Lister (side), Fraser Sheat (side) will miss the final Unofficial Test between New Zealand A and India A.

Keene has endured grade two left hamstring tear while Sheat injured his left side during the 2nd Unofficial Test.

Both are expected to be back playing domestic cricket in the “next three-to-four weeks."

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Quick Answers Powered by Ask News18 Why was Devon Conway ruled out of the ODI series against India? Devon Conway suffered a concussion following a training ground collision with fast bowler Matt Henry while attempting to take a catch at Eden Park. Who was called up to replace Devon Conway in New Zealand's squad? Left-handed batter Nick Kelly, who was originally selected for the fourth and fifth ODIs, was called up earlier than planned to join the squad in Wellington. Which other New Zealand players were ruled out due to injuries before the ODI series? Allrounder Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman were ruled out of the entirety of the series due to right shoulder and hamstring issues respectively. Powered by Ask News18

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