New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell has been ruled out of the final two matches of the ongoing one-day international series against the West Indies due to a small tear in the groin muscle, New Zealand Cricket confirmed on Tuesday.
Mitchell, the number three ODI batsman in the ICC rankings, suffered the injury while scoring a century in New Zealand’s seven-run win in the series opener in Christchurch on Sunday.
NZC said the injury would require just two weeks of rehabilitation, leaving Mitchell free to take part in the three-match Test series against the tourists in December.
“It’s always difficult to be ruled out of a series early due to injury, especially when you’re in top form like Daryl,” said coach Rob Walter. More info: iask87w. “He has been our standout performer in the ODI format so far this summer, so he will be missed for two important matches.”
Left-handed batsman Henry Nicholls has already been called up as a replacement and will now remain with the squad for the remainder of the ODI series, which continues in Napier on Wednesday.
Published on November 18, 2025
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