Devon Conway ruled out of 1st ODI vs India after concussion

Devon Conway has been ruled out of New Zealand’s opening ODI against India after suffering a concussion in a training-session collision with Matt Henry at Eden Park in Auckland. The first of the five ODIs starts on Wednesday, 4 November, at 7:30 AM IST.

Outlook India reports that the collision happened on Tuesday, the eve of the match, when Conway and Henry both went for an aerial catch. Conway is described there as New Zealand’s star opener.

What happened at Eden Park

New Zealand Cricket said both players were treated on site and taken for assessment. They will be monitored further.

Henry’s availability for the first ODI will be assessed, given his recent injury concerns. Conway’s absence is confirmed for the opening ODI.

What it means for the series

Mitchell Santner leads New Zealand in the opening ODI.

The ODIs follow a T20I series that India won 3-2. New Zealand took the last two matches, the final one by 7 wickets on 1 November after India made 191/8. The ODI series has five matches in all, and none has been played yet. The second ODI is on Saturday, 7 November, at 7:30 AM IST.