New Zealand has suffered a massive setback after losing the first Test at Lord’s, as all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme has been ruled out of the remainder of the England tour with a heel injury.
Notably, De Grandhomme had to leave the field during Lord's Test after injuring his heel while bowling in the second session on day three of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's.
He didn’t return to the field, as New Zealand suffered a five-wicket defeat on the fourth morning against England.
MRI scans revealed a tear in Colin de Grandhomme’s right plantar fascia (heel), which would need at least "10-12 weeks to recover", resulting in his being ruled out of the remainder of the two Tests on the England tour. Michael Bracewell has been named as the all-rounder’s replacement.
New Zealand’s head coach Gary Stead stated: “It's a real shame for Colin to suffer this injury so early in the series. 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.”
Notably, the second Test between England and New Zealand will be played from 10) at Trent Bridge while the third and final Test is set to be played from June 23 at Headingley Cricket Ground.
(With Cricbuzz Inputs)
