India Wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan Sidelined for Second T20I Against New Zealand
India's Ishan Kishan is out of the second T20I against New Zealand following a right adductor strain. The BCCI medical team is monitoring his recovery.
POLICY WIRE — Christchurch, New Zealand — India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been officially ruled out of the second Twenty20 International against New Zealand. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Friday that the 28-year-old sustained a low-grade right adductor strain.
The injury occurred during Thursday’s series opener in Christchurch, a match India secured with a four-wicket victory while chasing a target of 226. The BCCI medical staff is currently overseeing his recovery process.
As the five-match series continues, team management is evaluating potential replacements. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has identified Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as one of the strongest contenders to step into the lineup for the upcoming clash.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
