New Zealand have called-up Matt Henry for the Bangladesh T20I series as a replacement for Finn Allen who had tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival in Dhaka.
Henry was initially included in the squad that will play three ODIs and a five-match T20I series against Pakistan but will now join the side in Bangladesh as well. He will leave New Zealand on August 30.
Though New Zealand have named the replacement for Allen, he will still stay with the squad and will be monitored by the team doctor Pat McHugh.
"Matt's clearly not a like-for-like replacement for Finn, but he expands our selection options and, in the current circumstances, is the best equipped to join the side at such short notice," said head coach Gary Stead.
"And, in the current environment, we remain mindful of the need to carefully balance player workloads," he added. "We're not prepared to risk anyone's well-being by asking them to commit to extremely long periods away from home."
Henry has played 6 T20Is so far and has picked 7 wickets at an economy rate of 8.68.
The T20I series between the two teams will be played between September 1 to September 10 in Dhaka. Bangladesh have been in some good form in the T20Is. They recently thumped Australia 4-1 at home.