Devon Conway, Mitch Hay, Jimmy Neesham and Tim Robinson will join the BLACKCAPS T20I squad in Harare for the upcoming Tri-Series against Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Wicketkeeper-batter Conway will replace Finn Allen for the full T20I series, after Allen was ruled out with a foot injury earlier this week.
Hay, Neesham and Robinson will join the squad as additional cover for Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra who are involved in the Major League Cricket tournament final on Monday.
BLACKCAPS head coach Rob Walter said he was feeling for Allen.
“We’re really gutted for Finn,” said Walter.
“I was looking forward to working with him and to see him continue his form from the MLC but unfortunately injuries happen.
“We’re lucky to be able to call on someone of Devon’s quality to replace Finn.”
Walter said he was prepared to expand the squad.
“We knew there’d be a possibility that a handful of players could be involved in the MLC final on Monday, so we’re bringing in Mitch, Jimmy and Tim as possible replacements.”
The BLACKCAPS play South Africa in their first Tri-Series match on Wednesday at 11pm NZT.
Stream the full T20I Tri-Series live and free in New Zealand on ThreeNow, with live scoring at nzc.nz and the NZC App.
