T20 World Cup 2021: Devon Conway breaks right hand in frustration, out of final and India tour
FirstpostConway had made a valuable 46 in New Zealand’s successful chase of 167 on Wednesday. New Zealand wickeetkeeper batter Devon Conway was on Thursday ruled out of the T20 World Cup final and the subsequent tour of India after injuring his right-hand in frustration following his dismissal in the semifinal against England. “Conway sustained the injury when he struck his bat immediately after being dismissed in semifinal win over England in Abu Dhabi - with an X-ray today confirming a break to his right hand fifth Metacarpal,” said New Zealand Cricket in a statement. “Due to the timelines we won’t be bringing in a replacement player for this World Cup or next week’s T20 series against India, but are working through our options for the Test series later this month,” said Stead.