India all-rounder Washington Sundar is out of the T20 series against New Zealand with a side strain, casting doubt on his T20 World Cup participation.
INDIA all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the upcoming T20 series against New Zealand due to a side strain.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the injury late on Friday, stating Sundar reported discomfort while bowling in the first ODI.
He has been advised rest and will report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence for further management.
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Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi has been named as his replacement for the five-match T20 series, which begins on January 21.
Sundar’s injury now places his participation in next month’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka in doubt.
He was named in India’s World Cup squad last month and faces a race against time to recover.
The BCCI also announced that batsman Shreyas Iyer will join the squad for the first three T20Is.
Iyer replaces the injured Tilak Varma.
New Zealand’s squad is currently in India for three ODIs and five T20Is as a final preparation for the global tournament. – AFP
