Mitchell Santner to Miss Upcoming Matches Due to Shoulder Injury
Mitchell Santner Sidelined For At Least A Month Due To Shoulder Injury
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New Zealand's white ball captain Mitchell Santner will be sidelined for at least a month following a grade three ACL shoulder injury sustained during the Indian Premier League. This injury will prevent him from participating in the one-off Test against Ireland and the first Test against England.
- 01Mitchell Santner suffered a grade three ACL shoulder injury during an IPL match.
- 02The injury occurred while fielding for the Mumbai Indians against the Chennai Super Kings.
- 03Santner will miss the one-off Test against Ireland starting on May 27.
- 04He is also unavailable for the first Test against England scheduled for June 4-8.
- 05His status for the subsequent Tests will be assessed later.
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Mitchell Santner, the captain of New Zealand's white ball cricket team, will be out of action for at least one month due to a grade three ACL shoulder injury. The injury occurred on April 23 while he was fielding during a match between the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. Santner, 34, suffered the injury while attempting a diving catch and subsequently hit his shoulder and head on the ground. Following his return to New Zealand, a specialist confirmed the need for a rest and rehabilitation period. As a result, he will miss the one-off four-day Test against Ireland, which begins on May 27 in Stormont, Belfast, and the first Test against England, scheduled for June 4-8 at Lord's. New Zealand Cricket has stated that Santner's availability for the second and third Tests will be evaluated at a later date.
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Santner's absence will affect the team's performance in upcoming matches, particularly against Ireland and England.
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