20 Nov 2013

No play and another injury for Black Caps

4:26 pm on 20 November 2013

No cricket and another injury for the Black Caps in Sri Lanka.

This morning's first T20 international in Pallekele was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain, meaning Friday morning's match at the same venue will decide the series.

Meanwhile earlier today allrounder Jimmy Neesham was ruled out of the series with a sprained little finger on his left hand.

Neesham sustained the injury in the third ODI and an x-ray has revealed no fracture, but there is tendon damage.

The Black Caps expect him to be playing again in 4 to 6 weeks.