India vs New Zealand ODI Series: Two Key Players Ruled Out, Major Squad Changes

Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra Set to Miss ODI Series

The five-match ODI series between India and New Zealand will begin on November 4, with the squad having already been announced. However, Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra have not yet recovered fully from their respective injuries, making their participation in the series highly unlikely.

Both players were also expected to feature in the T20 series but were ruled out due to injuries. Their absence is now expected to extend to the ODI series as well.

Mark Chapman is struggling with a hamstring injury and is likely to require around two more weeks to regain full fitness. Rachin Ravindra, meanwhile, suffered a shoulder dislocation during a promotional shoot. He will also need more time before returning to the field.

New Zealand Makes Major Changes to ODI Squad

Amid the injury concerns, New Zealand Cricket has announced several changes to its ODI squad.

Tim Seifert has been included in the squad for the first three ODIs. He had initially been selected only for the final two matches of the series. Seifert has been opening the innings during the India vs New Zealand T20 series and has also been in good form. With the latest changes, he will now be available for all five matches.

The cricket board has also added Henry Nicholls and Dean Foxcroft to the squad. Nicholls has been included only for the first ODI, while Foxcroft will be available for the final two matches.

Matt Fisher has also been added to the squad for the first three ODIs. He was initially selected only for the final two matches but will now be available throughout the series.

New Zealand Squad for First Three ODIs Against India

The New Zealand squad for the first three ODI matches against India includes Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Will Young and Blair Tickner.

New Zealand Squad for Final Two ODIs Against India

The New Zealand squad for the final two ODI matches against India includes Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, and the remaining players as announced for the final two matches.

With Chapman and Ravindra unlikely to feature, New Zealand will have to rely on its revised squad as it prepares to face India in the five-match ODI series beginning November 4. The changes have also opened up opportunities for Seifert, Nicholls, Foxcroft and Fisher to play important roles in the upcoming matches.