New Zealand Captain Mitchell Santner Out for at Least a Month Due to Shoulder Injury

Summary

New Zealand's cricket captain Mitchell Santner will be sidelined for at least a month due to a Grade Three ACL shoulder injury, missing upcoming matches including Tests against Ireland and England.

Key Points
  • Mitchell Santner, New Zealand limited-overs captain, suffers a Grade Three ACL shoulder injury.
  • Santner got injured while fielding during an IPL match against Chennai Super Kings on April 23.
  • He returned to New Zealand for treatment and will rest for at least one month as advised by specialists.
  • Santner is expected to miss Tests against Ireland and England, with his return likely for July ODI and T20 series against West Indies.
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