Quad strain rules Tom Blundell out of Pakistan ODIs

New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Blundell has been controlled out of the ODI series against Pakistan with a left-quad strain. Allrounder Daryl Mitchell, who was at first joining the side for the T20I series, will presently collect with the ODI crew.

Mitchell will however be accessible just from Game 2, in the wake of finishing the compulsory detachment.

Blundell supported the injury in the fourth T20I against Bangladesh which needs a "concentrated time of recovery", according to the group physio.

"Tom's been buckling down since the injury in Bangladesh," said Nishil Shah. "The injury's not exactly where we need it so we believe it's best for him to focus on his recovery given the huge summer of cricket ahead."

With the expectation that he can recuperate on schedule for the T20Is, Blundell will stay with the crew, said New Zealand mentor Glenn Pocknall.

"Clearly everybody is gutted for Tom, he's a quality player with a different range of abilities. He'll stay with the crew and we're confident he'll be accessible again for the T20I series.

"We're lucky to have somebody of Daryl's quality to go along with us ahead of schedule for the ODIs. He's shown the previous summer what a damaging batsman he is, while likewise offering another valuable bowling alternative.

"With Tom out, we do lose our best option back-up wicket-keeping choice. Anyway there are a few people in the crew with keeping experience and we'll guarantee they accomplish the vital work at preparing to be up to speed whenever called upon."

The three-match ODI series gets in progress on September 17 in Rawalpindi, and will be trailed by five T20Is.