An eleventh hour injury has ruled out captain Matthew Wade of the opening Chappell-Hadlee Trophy match in Auckland, with Aaron Finch called up to lead Australia.
"Matthew injured his back at the end of Sunday's training session and, with the short turnaround between then and the start of this match, he was not fit enough for today as, when we checked him out this morning, he was unable to perform at the appropriate level," said Cricket Australia Chief Medical Officer Doctor John Orchard.
"We will make a decision on his availability for Thursday's match in Napier in due course but at this stage our expectation is that this is a short-term injury."
Wade, understandably gutted, acknowledged it was hugely disappointing to miss the clash. "I'm hugely disappointed but after getting checked out this morning I knew I would not be able to play," he said. "I wish Aaron all the best as captain in my absence and I'm delighted for Sam Heazlett, making his international debut."
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