MUMBAI, (Reuters) – New Zealand put another second-tier cricket nation in their place at the World Cup yesterday to secure their quarter-final spot but a further injury in their ranks may prove a more important legacy.
Strike bowler Kyle Mills tweaked his left thigh after delivering just 2.4 overs before limping off during the 97-run win over Canada at the Wankhede Stadium. His condition will be assessed over the next 48 hours.
His absence for any lengthy period would be a blow for a Kiwi side which is beginning to emerge as a serious challenger for a first title despite an earlier seven-wicket defeat by Australia in Group A.
The Black Caps, who have now won four of their
