Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi has been included in India’s T20I squad for the New Zealand series in place of injured all-rounder Washington Sundar, while batter Shreyas Iyer has been drafted in for the first three matches after Tilak Varma was ruled out with a side strain
17 January,2026 08:23 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Currently, Sundar is recovering from the side strain that he sustained during the first ODI match against the "Black Caps" in Vadodara. Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) described it as an acute onset of discomfort in his left lower rib
15 January,2026 07:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Chopra raised questions on why Riyan Parag or Rinku Singh didn't get opportunities despite both players having the ability to bowl. The second ODI match between Team India and New Zealand is scheduled to be played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot
13 January,2026 09:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Uncapped Ayush Badoni on Monday replaced Washington Sundar in India’s squad for the remaining two ODIs against New Zealand after the all-rounder was ruled out due to a rib injury. Washington suffered the injury in the series-opener on Sunday.
13 January,2026 10:40 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
