BLACKCAPS opening batsman Jesse Ryder has been ruled out of today’s one day international in Napier with a finger injury.
Ryder injured his finger playing for the Wellington Firebirds on Sunday. The joint on the middle finger of his left hand was X-rayed yesterday and cleared. However, bruising to the joint, makes fielding difficult. He is expected to be available on Thursday.
His place has been taken by James Franklin.