The New Zealand cricket team has suffered major injury blows ahead of their home season, with Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen, and Will O’Rourke ruled out of the T20I series against Australia.

 

New Zealand Cricket issued an injury update confirming that the three players will miss the upcoming series.

 

Fast bowler Will O’Rourke has suffered a stress fracture in his back and will be out for at least three months. He will focus on strength and conditioning during his recovery period, and is also expected to miss the series against England and the West Indies later this season.

 

Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen have also been ruled out of the Chappell-Hadlee T20 series. Phillips is recovering from a groin injury and requires rehabilitation, while Allen recently underwent foot surgery and is expected to be out of action for three months.

 

Meanwhile, New Zealand’s white-ball captain Mitchell Santner has returned home from The Hundred due to groin discomfort. He will undergo abdominal surgery and needs about a month for recovery.

 

The Chappell-Hadlee T20I series between Australia and New Zealand is scheduled to take place from October 1 to 4.