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Ravindra and Chapman ruled out of 5 India ODIs
The Indian Express·
New Zealand Cricket ruled Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman out of the five-match ODI series against India. The series starts on November 4, 2026. Chapman needs about two weeks more for a left hamstring injury. Ravindra still needs more recovery time before he can field at full capacity, NZC said. Tim Seifert will now play the full series.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Henry Nicholls joins for the first three ODIs after scoring 119 in a Ford Trophy match.
- Dean Foxcroft is listed for the fourth and fifth matches of the rubber.
- Matt Henry will be assessed with the squad on his readiness to play.
What's Happening
- NZC cited a recent MRI for Chapman's hamstring rehabilitation timeline.
- Coach Rob Walter said both batters are disappointed and working to return.
- New Zealand lost the preceding T20I series to India 2-3 on Sunday, Livemint reported.
How the Squad Was Reshaped
- Seifert had earlier been picked only for the last two ODIs.
- Matt Fisher stays with the squad for the full series as an extra bowling option.
- Foxcroft recently featured in ODIs against the West Indies, Walter said.
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