Overview
- Devon Conway, who collided with teammate Matt Henry during a training session on Tuesday, was taken to A&E and diagnosed with a concussion that rules him out of New Zealand’s first ODI against India.
- Matt Henry received on-site head-injury checks and appeared to be OK after the collision but will remain under medical monitoring before any selection decision is made.
- Tim Seifert, already added to the ODI group, is the immediate replacement option for Conway and could move into the playing XI if Conway does not clear concussion protocols.
- The concussion adds to earlier absences—Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra were ruled out of the series—so NZC has brought in cover players including Henry Nicholls and Dean Foxcroft to fill gaps.
- New Zealand Cricket says standard head-injury assessments and return-to-play protocols are being followed and further updates on Conway’s availability will depend on medical monitoring and the demands of a congested international schedule.