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BCCI rules Ishan Kishan out of Wellington T20I
The Indian Express·
The BCCI said on Monday that Ishan Kishan is ruled out of India's third T20I against New Zealand in Wellington on October 27, 2026. He is recovering from a low grade right adductor strain suffered in the first T20I. The board said he has not regained match fitness. Kumar Kushagra will stay with the squad. India lead the series 2-0.
Prism
What It Means For You
- India must pick a Wellington XI without Kishan for Tuesday's third T20I.
- Uncapped keeper-batter Kumar Kushagra remains available as cover after being called up before the second match.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who replaced Kishan in the second T20I, remains the recent No.3 option used in the series.
What's Happening
- Bowling coach Morne Morkel said Kishan would train on Monday but was not available for selection as a precaution.
- Kishan also missed the second T20I after the strain in the series opener.
- Sooryavanshi scored four runs off eight balls in that second match before falling to Nathan Smith.
Series Standing Into Wellington
- India have won both completed T20Is so far and can seal the series in Wellington.
- In the second match India chased after New Zealand made 180 for 5, with Tilak Varma finishing unbeaten on 51.
- The T20Is are due to be followed by five ODIs and two Tests against New Zealand.
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