Auckland: New Zealand cricketer Tom Latham has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan owing to his hand injury during training.
According to the details the Kiwi’s batter-wicket keeper fracture his right hand while batting in the nets earlier this week.
The 33-year-old Henry Nicholls has been named as his replacement.
Michael Bracewell, the T20I captain, will now lead the ODI squad in Latham’s absence.
Latham was originally set to captain the team in place of regular skipper Mitchell Santner, who is currently participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
An X-ray confirmed the fracture, and he will need to wear a cast and undergo “at least four weeks of rest and rehabilitation,” according to New Zealand Cricket (NZC).
Nicholls, who has played 78 ODIs, has regained form in domestic cricket, scoring five half-centuries in six innings since recovering from a calf strain that sidelined him for much of the season.
Pakistan-New Zealand ODI series schedule:
29 Mar – first ODI, McLean Park, Napier
2 Apr – second ODI, Seddon Park, Hamilton
5 Apr – third ODI, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
