Will O’Rourke
Australia vs New Zealand: A two-Test series is being played between Australia and New Zealand. In the first match of the series, Australia defeated New Zealand by 172 runs. With this defeat, New Zealand has lost one place in the World Test Championship. The team has slipped to second place in the WTC points table. The second test match between the two teams will be played on March 8. But even before this the New Zealand team has suffered a big blow.
This player will not play in the second test match
New Zealand’s William O’Rourke has been ruled out of the second Test match against Australia due to injury. He went off the field in the first Test match after straining his hamstring. Scans revealed a left hamstring strain. Now he needs at least two weeks’ rest. Ben Sears has been included in the team in his place.
This player may get a chance in the playing eleven
New Zealand coach Gary Stead confirmed on Monday that William O’Rourke has been ruled out of the second Test due to a hamstring injury. Ben Sears is in line to make his Christchurch debut. Will made his Test debut against South Africa. He has played 2 test matches and 3 ODI matches for the Kiwi team.
Played so many matches for New Zealand
Coach Stead said he has never had a hamstring injury before. This is quite disappointing for Will. For a player who is so young in his Test career. He has bowled brilliantly. His spell before the injury was excellent. He is a big loss for us. Ben Sears had a strong performance in the T20I series against Australia. He has taken 16 wickets in 13 T20I matches. Apart from this, he has 58 wickets in his name in first class at an average of 27.03.
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