22 Dec 2017

Rance replaces injured Milne

6:01 am on 22 December 2017

Seth Rance has been brought into the Black Caps cricket squad to replace Adam Milne, who has been ruled out with a foot injury.

Central Districts bowler Seth Rance

Central Districts bowler Seth Rance Photo: Photosport Ltd 2016 www.photosport.nz

Milne felt discomfort in his left foot while landing to bowl and has been ruled out of the remainder ODI and T20 series against West Indies. He will continue to be evaulated.

"Adam has a great work ethic and puts a lot into his fitness, so I certainly feel for him with this injury," said Selector Gavin Larsen.

"It's a long summer and there's a lot of cricket left for Adam to play, so we'll work with him to get him back to full fitness.

"Seth comes into the squad off the back of consistently strong domestic performances. We were already looking at Seth for the upcoming T20 series, so this just brings him into the squad slightly earlier than anticipated.

-RNZ