Santner Confirms Seifert Will Replace Conway in ODI Opener

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has confirmed that Tim Seifert will step in for Devon Conway in the first ODI against India at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday, 4 November, with the first ball at 7:30 AM IST.

Conway was ruled out of the opener earlier on Tuesday after suffering a concussion when he collided with fast bowler Matt Henry while both went for the same catch during a training session at Eden Park.

Santner said Seifert, already in the squad for the full series, will be a direct swap for Conway, and that Henry seems okay after his own head injury checks and remains in contention for selection, while Conway's return later in the five-match series will depend on further medical checks.