New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne has been ruled out of Tuesday's World Cup semi-final against South Africa at Eden Park, with coach Mike Hesson calling up Matt Henry to join the squad. Hesson said Monday that a left heel injury had forced Milne out of the remainder of the tournament and the International Cricket Council cleared Henry to join the New Zealand line up "for the knockout stage of the tournament.
However, coach Hesson was giving nothing away about who would be promoted to the starting XI.
Milne was an automatic choice as the third quick behind Tim Southee and Trent Boult, with Mitchell McClenaghan preferred ahead of Kyle Mills when a shoulder injury kept Milne out of the Bangladesh match.
"Once we get to the ground tomorrow we'll look at whoever is available in the squad and we'll look at the wicket again and we'll pick what we deem to be the best squad," Hesson said.
Henry will "be considered along with the others".
Henry, who has only played eight ODIs, has impressive career figures of 21 wickets at an average of 15.42.
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