Boult, Latham doubtful starters for India series

New Zealand pace spearhes Trent Boult and wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Latham are doubtful starters for home series against India after duo suffered fractures in recently-concluded Test series against Australia. Boult was ruled out of final Test between New Zealand and Australia after fracturing his right hand when he was struck on gloves by a Mitchell Starc delivery and coach Gary Ste said pacer was "touch-and-go to be available" for Twenty20 series against India.

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Boult, Latham doubtful starters for India series

"Boult has been resting his broken right-hand and will return to bowling later this week," Ste said in a statement on Wednesday.

"He'll be touch-and-go to be available for Indian T20 series later this month and we'll continue to monitor him closely over next few weeks," he ded.

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27-year-old Latham broke his right little finger while claiming catch of  Marnus Labuschagne on day four of third and final Test between Australia and New Zealand in Sydney, ruling him out for days. "An X-ray has confirmed a fractured finger for Tom Latham. He will require approximately four weeks of rehabilitation after fracture to his right pinky finger," New Zealand Cricket said in a statement. " injury occurred on fourth day of Sydney Test when he claimed final catch before Australian declaration," it ded.

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After suffering an 0-3 Test series loss to Australia, New Zealand are set to host India this month. Blackcaps take on Men in Blue for a five-match T20 series starting in Auckland on January 24 followed by three ODIs and two Tests. Latham is newest entrant to Kiwi's worrisome injury list that includes speedsters Boult, Lockie Fergusen and Matt Henry.

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