No Grandhomme for NZ

All-rounder Colin de Grandhomme has been ruled out of the remainder of New Zealand’s Test series against England with a heel injury, the Black Caps said on Monday. After the 35-year-old bowled only 3.5 overs in England’s second innings in the first Test, a scan revealed a tear to his right heel.

New Zealand lost the Test at Lord’s by five wickets on Sunday to go 1-0 down in the three-match series. 

Coach Gary Stead said de Grandhomme would need 10 to 12 weeks to recover.

“It’s a real shame for Colin to suffer this injury so early in the series,” said Stead.

“He’s a massive part of our Test side and we’ll certainly miss him.”

De Grandhomme will be replaced in the squad by Michael Bracewell. – AFP