Why is Ishan Kishan not playing in NZ vs IND 2nd T20I?
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi replaces Ishan Kishan in India’s playing XI.
India started the T20I series against New Zealand with a win and will look to maintain the momentum in the second match. Ishan Kishan missed the second T20I due to a low-grade right adductor strain sustained in the first match.
India chased down 226 runs in the opening T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. The team will now aim to win the second match and move closer to sealing the series.
The 2nd T20I is on Saturday, October 24. The Men in Blue will look to continue their winning streak against New Zealand. In the 2nd match, India won the toss and decided to bowl first. India have made two changes for the clash. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi replaced Kishan, while Prince Yadav came in for Mayank Yadav.
Why did Ishan Kishan miss the 2nd T20I?
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Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand due to a low-grade right adductor strain. The BCCI confirmed the news in a media advisory on October 23.
The injury affects the inner thigh muscles and can cause pain while running and moving. The BCCI medical team is monitoring Kishan’s recovery. However, his return timeline has not been confirmed.
Kumar Kushagra added to India’s squad
The BCCI has added Kumar Kushagra to India’s squad as cover for the second T20I. Kushagra was with the India A team in Christchurch and will now join the senior team.
Kushagra is also a wicketkeeper-batter, giving India another option after Kishan’s injury. However, Sanju Samson will handle the wicketkeeping duties in the second match.
Ishan’s absence gives Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a chance to play in the second T20I. The 15-year-old batter did not feature in India’s playing XI in the opening match.
Why is Ishan Kishan not playing in the 2nd T20I?
Ishan has been ruled out due to a low-grade right adductor strain suffered during the first T20I against New Zealand.
Who replaced Ishan Kishan in India’s playing XI?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi replaces Ishan Kishan in India’s playing XI.
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