NEW DELHI: New Zealand have suffered another injury setback ahead of their five-match ODI series against India. Opener Devon Conway has been ruled out of the first match after suffering a concussion during a training session at Eden Park in Auckland on Tuesday.Conway was involved in a collision with fast bowler Matt Henry while both players were attempting to take a catch during practice. The two players received immediate medical attention.“Devon Conway and Matt Henry collided while attempting a catch during the BLACKCAPS training today at Eden Park. Both players were immediately treated by medical staff on-site and received Head Injury Assessments,” a NZC media release said.Conway was taken to the hospital for further checks, which confirmed a concussion. He will miss Wednesday’s opening ODI against India.“Conway was taken to A&E for further examination which confirmed a concussion that has ruled him out of the first ODI against India tomorrow. Both players will continue to be monitored and their involvement in the Hero VIDA ODI series against India, Powered by Ai+ Nova Smartphone will be updated in due course,” it said.Conway is the latest addition to New Zealand’s injury list. Senior batters Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra have already been ruled out of the ODI series.Chapman is undergoing rehabilitation for a hamstring injury, while Ravindra is yet to recover from a shoulder problem.

India-New Zealand ODI series schedule

India and New Zealand will begin their ODI series at Eden Park in Auckland on November 4. The second match will be played in Wellington on November 7, followed by the third ODI in Hamilton on November 10.The final two matches will take place in Mount Maunganui on November 13 and 15.