Tim Southee to miss CLT20 20SEP11

New Zealand Cricket today announced that Tim Southee will miss the Champions League Twenty20 after suffering a knee injury.

Southee was due to fly to India this week to join the Chennai Super Kings ahead of their first match on 24 September 2011 but now remain in New Zealand to receive treatment.

Speaking on behalf of the high performance team John Buchanan said: “Tim has suffered some cartilage damage to his left knee while preparing for the Champions League.

“He requires further assessment to determine the seriousness of the injury but initial signs indicate that he is unlikely to require surgery.

“He will undergo a period of intense rehabilitation and attempt to return to training shortly. A call on his availability for the BLACKCAPS tour of Zimbabwe will be made closer to the time.”