Injured New Zealand pacer Tim Southee ruled out of India Tests

18 September,2016 10:57 AM IST |   |  PTI

Seasoned fast bowler Tim Southee has been ruled out of the three-match Test series in India after he suffered an ankle injury

NZ Pacer Tim Southee


NZ pacer Tim Southee

New Delhi: Seasoned fast bowler Tim Southee has been ruled out of the three-match Test series in India after he suffered an ankle injury.

Southee felt pain in his front foot while bowling in training, with a scan showing a grade two ligament strain in his left ankle, according to the New Zealand Cricket website.He will return home for recovery but is expected to be fit for the subsequent five-match ODI series against India.

Matt Henry will replace Southee.

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