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Big blow for India: Star pacer ruled out of New Zealand ODI series due to injury
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What Happened?
India's pacer Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the ODI series against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury, as confirmed by the BCCI. He will need more time to recover.
Key points
- Prasidh Krishna has not played since injuring his hamstring during the second ODI against West Indies.
- He will join the India A squad for a four-day match against New Zealand A, pending fitness clearance.
- Mohammed Siraj will participate in the second four-day match against New Zealand A starting October 31, 2026.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy will remain with the ODI squad for the first match against New Zealand on November 4, 2026.
- India's ODI squad for the first three matches includes Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli.
Key insights
- Prasidh Krishna's recovery time may affect his availability for future matches.
- The injury could lead to changes in India's bowling strategy for the ODI series.
- India A's match against New Zealand A will be crucial for players seeking to prove their fitness.
Why it matters
The absence of Prasidh Krishna could impact India's performance in the ODI series against New Zealand.
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Source
Times of India
