New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell is in doubt for the rest of the ODI series against West Indies after sustaining a groin strain during his match-winning century in Christchurch.
Mitchell, who smashed a superb 119 off 118 balls to guide New Zealand to a seven-run victory in the opening match, felt discomfort during the latter stages of his innings. He will now remain in Christchurch to undergo a scan and further medical assessment to determine his availability for the rest of the series.
As of now, his availability for the remainder of the series is in serious doubt. Meanwhile, to bolster the squad, selectors have called up Henry Nicholls ahead of the second ODI in Napier on Wednesday.
The left-hander, who last appeared in an ODI in early April, has been in outstanding domestic form. Nicholls is currently the leading run-scorer in the Ford Trophy, notching up 306 runs at an impressive average of 76.50, including back-to-back centuries against Otago and Auckland.