“After the coronation in international cricket, batsman Daryl Mitchell has become an important part of the team in all three formats. However, he was playing with a foot injury for the past few months.
Although he took occasional breaks, the injury did not heal completely. With hopes of fully recovering this time, the cricketer is taking a complete break now.
Due to the break, Mitchell will not play the second match of the ongoing Test series against South Africa and the Test series against Australia. After playing in the Mount Maunganui Test, he was advised rest by the medical department.
It is hoped that Mitchell will fully recover during this break, as confirmed by New Zealand coach Gary Stead. Stead said, ‘We have given him rest before, but this time, according to the doctor’s advice, he needs a longer break. It’s tough because there isn’t much rest during the upcoming matches.
So, we think let’s give him a three-week break and see if he gets relief from it.'”
