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New Zealand fast bowler O’Rourke ruled out for three months due to injury – SUCH TV
Fast bowler Will O’Rourke will be sidelined for at least three months due to a stress fracture in his lower back, New Zealand Cricket confirmed on Tuesday, adding to the team’s growing injury list.
The 24-year-old sustained the injury while bowling in the first Test against Zimbabwe earlier this month. Scans at home revealed the severity of the fracture.
“We’re really feeling for Will at the moment and wishing him a speedy recovery,” said New Zealand head coach Rob Walter.
O’Rourke will miss the home white-ball series against Australia in early October, England later that month, and the West Indies in November.
All-rounder Glenn Phillips is also out of the Australia series while recovering from a groin injury that kept him out of the Zimbabwe tour.
Opening batsman Finn Allen will be sidelined for at least three months following surgery on his right foot.
Walter expressed disappointment over losing Glenn and Finn, both key contributors in New Zealand’s T20 setup.
White-ball captain Mitchell Santner returned home from England’s The Hundred tournament with groin pain.
He is expected to undergo abdominal surgery with a one-month recovery period but will be assessed for fitness ahead of the three T20s against Australia.
“Mitch is a world-class player and a crucial part of our T20 side from a skills and leadership point of view,” said Walter.
“With that in mind we expect to name him in our squad. From there we can assess how his rest and rehabilitation progresses following surgery, before making a call on the eve of the series.”
Pace bowler Ben Sears has recovered from a side strain that saw him miss the Zimbabwe tour and is expected to be available.
Former England cricketer Moeen Ali has announced his return to the Pakistan Super League (PSL), saying he was excited to be part of the league’s “new era”.
After the 10th edition of the PSL earlier this year, the league is set for an expansion to eight teams, with the addition of two new franchises.
Meanwhile, Moeen, who has previously featured in the marquee league when he represented former champions Multan Sultans in the 2020 and 2021 editions, expressed his eagerness to rejoin the league.
Moeen stated that the PSL, since its advent in 2016, has “earned a reputation for top-level T20 cricket”, featuring close competition and talented players.
“I’m really excited to be joining HBL PSL in its New Era. The league has earned a reputation for top-level T20 cricket, with high-quality competition and world-class talent across every team,” Moeen wrote on Instagram.
The 38-year-old, who represented England in 68 Tests, 138 ODIs and 92 T20Is during his illustrious career, was also a part of the Three Lions squad that made its historic tour of Pakistan in 2022 to play a three-match Test series. Besides that, Moeen has made several visits to the country.
Reflecting on his previous experiences in Pakistan, Moeen said that he enjoyed playing in the country and specifically praised the enthusiastic crowd, which he said pushes players to give their best on the field.
“Playing in Pakistan is always incredible; quality of cricket is outstanding and the passion and intensity from the crowd push you to bring your best,” he continued.
“I’m looking forward to being part of it all and creating some great memories along the way. Ready for another special experience Insha’Allah!”
His announcement comes just days after former South African captain Faf du Plessis pulled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to play in the upcoming PSL season.
In a post on Instagram on November 29, the renowned cricketer said that he would not put his name in the IPL auction this year.
“It’s a big decision, and one that comes with a lot of gratitude when I look back,” he wrote in his post.
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