On Tuesday, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confirmed that the wicketkeeper-batter retired hurt after being hit on the finger while batting for Northern Districts against the Wellington Firebirds in the Ford Trophy. A subsequent X-ray confirmed a fracture to Seifert's right index finger.
Northern Districts pacer Kristian Clarke has joined the New Zealand ODI squad ahead of the third and final match of the series against England, which will be played on Saturday at Sky Stadium.
This will be the batter's 20th season for CD, the team to which he has stayed loyal throughout his career. In last season, he topped his side's batting charts with 279 runs at an average of 55.80 and a strike rate of 137.43, which included two fifties and a 49-ball ton against Wellington
Auckland [New Zealand], October 8 (ANI): The New Zealand domestic season will begin on October 19 with the first round of the Plunket Shield followed by men's and women's one-day competitions starting in late November.
Wellington [New Zealand], December 12 (ANI): New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson and spinner Todd Astle have been recalled in the 13-man ODI squad for the three-match series against West Indies beginning December 20 in Whangarei.