10 April 2012
New Zealand physio Dayle Shackel and fitness trainer Bryan Stronach have returned to Christchurch to be with their families after the city was devastated by Tuesday's earthquake.
They will miss tomorrow's Group A clash with Australian in Nagpur and will not return to the World Cup until early March. Christchurch-based players Brendon McCullum and Hamish Bennett will stay after making contact with their families.
Kiwi-born physio Paul Close, who works in India, is unable to deputise because of prior commitments. Allrounder Scott Styris tweeted: "The aussies will help us out and management have a plan B."
