NEW ZEALAND’S TOUR OF ENGLAND, 2022
De Grandhomme will need 10-12 weeks for recovery. © Getty
New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme has been ruled out of the remainder of England tour after MRI scans revealed a tear in his right plantar fascia (heel).
Michael Bracewell, who was earlier brought in as a cover for Henry Nicholls, has been added to the squad as a replacement.
De Grandhomme, who would need “10-12 weeks to recover” according to head coach Gary Stead, injured his heel bowling in the second session on Day 3 of the Lord’s Test and was subsequently ruled out of the Test match, which New Zealand went on to lose by five wickets on the fourth morning.
“It’s a real shame for Colin to suffer this injury so early in the series,” Stead said. “He’s a massive part of our Test side and we’ll certainly miss him.
“It’s great to be able to call on someone like Michael who’s been with the squad for the past month and is match ready.”
The second Test against England starts on Friday (June 10) at Trent Bridge.
Source: Cricbuzz