New Zealand's star all-rounder out of Zimbabwe tour

Phillips was assessed on his arrival to Zimbabwe and it was gradually determined that he would require a number of weeks for rehabilitation. Tim Robinson, who was already among the players who had joined the squad as a cover for the MLC Final, will continue to stay on with the side for the remainder of the T20I tri-series.

The likes of Michael Bracewell, Phillips, Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra were featuring in the MLC Final, and hence a number of replacements had been brought in.

Phillips was also a part of the Test squad, and his replacement in the squad would be named in due course.

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