AUCKLAND, April 4: New Zealand batsman Lou Vincent has been ruled out of the Sharjah Cup tri-nation one-day tournament beginning on April 8 and will be replaced by former international Mathew Sinclair.

Vincent was struck on the chest by a ball from Andy Caddick on the first day of the final Test between New Zealand and England in Auckland, which the hosts won by 78 runs to square the series.

Initially, it was thought Vincent had severe bruising of his rib cage, but X-rays have revealed bruising to his left lung and a rupture of his left airway.

Vincent will be available to join the New Zealand team when they fly to Pakistan for a full tour at the conclusion of the Sharjah event.

New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will contest the seven-match Sharjah Cup tournament, with the final taking place on April 17.

Sinclair has played 19 One-day Internationals and has an average of 29.33.—Reuters