Ishan Kishan Ruled Out of Third T20I Against New Zealand
India's wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the third T20I against New Zealand. Uncapped Kumar Kushagra joins the squad as cover ahead of the Wellington fixture.
India have suffered a notable setback ahead of their upcoming fixture against New Zealand, with wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan ruled out of the third T20I. The development comes as the side prepares for the crucial encounter scheduled to take place in Wellington.
To bolster the squad in Kishan's absence, team management has brought in uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra as cover. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has confirmed that Kushagra will remain with the traveling party for the third match of the series.
Heading into this fixture, India hold a commanding advantage in the bilateral contest. Having secured victories in the opening two encounters, the visiting side currently leads the five-match series 2-0.
The third T20I is set to be contested in Wellington, where India will look to seal the series. Action gets underway as the visitors aim to maintain their winning momentum without their first-choice wicketkeeper.