Milne's World Cup is over

New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne has been ruled out of Tuesday's World Cup semifinal against South Africa at Eden Park.

Coach Mike Hesson said Monday that a left heel injury had forced Milne out of the remainder of the tournament and the International Cricket Council cleared Matt Henry to join the New Zealand line up "for the knockout stage of the tournament".

Milne was an automatic choice as the third quick behind Tim Southee and Trent Boult, with Mitchell McClenaghan preferred ahead of Kyle Mills when a shoulder injury kept Milne out of the Bangladesh match.

Milne, who bowled Chris Gayle for 61 in New Zealand's 143-run quarterfinal victory, has taken five wickets for 199 in the tournament.

Henry, who has only played eight ODIs, has impressive career figures of 21 wickets at an average of 15.42.

Milne felt discomfort following New Zealand's comprehensive quarterfinal win against the West Indies on Saturday and a scan showed significant swelling around the heel.

"It's certainly serious enough to rule him out of the tournament from a playing perspective. We've certainly got more tests to do in terms of the extent of it but we're thinking more in weeks than longer than that," said captain Brendon McCullum.