Chattogram, April 27 -- Black Caps Skipper Tom Latham has been ruled out of the first T20 International against Bangladesh after sustaining a toe injury during a training session, New Zealand Cricket confirmed.

The first T20I between Bangladesh and New Zealand is being held at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram, on Monday.

According to an official statement posted on X, Latham suffered a laceration below his right big toenail after being struck by the ball while batting in practice ahead of the series opener.

"BlackCaps captain Tom Latham has been ruled out of today's first T20 against Bangladesh after being struck by the ball on his right big toe while batting at training yesterday. Latham sustained a...