Prasidh Krishna ruled out of NZ vs IND ODIs due to injury - Reports
Prasidh Krishna has taken 53 wickets in ODI Cricket.
India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna is likely to miss the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. The series begins on November 4, and his absence could be a major setback for India‘s bowling attack.
Krishna suffered the injury during the second ODI against the West Indies on September 30. He has been recovering at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru since then.
According to a Press Trust of India (PTI) report, a BCCI source said Prasidh is recovering well, but he has not yet received fitness clearance. He is scheduled to undergo match simulation and fitness tests on November 1 and 2.
“Prasidh is recovering well, and he has his match simulation and fitness test lined up at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on November 1 and 2,” the source told PTI.
The 30-year-old was named in India’s ODI squad for the New Zealand series, but his selection for the first three matches was subject to fitness clearance. Team management and selectors want him to regain full fitness before he returns to the field.
Krishna has taken 53 wickets in 30 international innings. His height and ability to bowl hard lengths make him a key player in India’s pace attack.
Auqib Nabi in contention to replace Krishna
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With Krishna likely to miss the series, Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi could get an opportunity. He impressed in the first unofficial red-ball match between India A and New Zealand A in Lincoln.
Nabi was initially named in India’s squad for the last two ODIs against New Zealand. His recent performance could increase his chances of being called up soon, although the BCCI has not yet made any official announcement.
India will now look at their available fast-bowling options ahead of the series, while Krishna continues his recovery in Bengaluru.
Who could replace Prasidh Krishna in India’s ODI squad?
Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi is in contention after impressing in the first unofficial red-ball match between India A and New Zealand A.
When will the NZ vs IND ODI series begin?
The five-match ODI series between India and New Zealand will begin on November 4, 2026.
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