IND vs NZ: Ishan Kishan Ruled Out Ahead of 3rd T20I as Precautionary Measure
India said Kishan is recovering well but has not yet regained match fitness, and Kumar Kushagra will stay with the squad as cover.
- On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, India's Ishan Kishan will miss the third T20I against New Zealand in Wellington due to a right adductor strain, remaining sidelined as a precautionary measure.
- Kishan sustained the low-grade right adductor strain during the series-opener in Christchurch last week, sidelining the wicketkeeper-batter from consecutive matches.
- The BCCI confirmed that the medical team is monitoring Kishan's progress, while uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra will continue as squad cover for the Wellington fixture.
- Team India leads the five-match series 2-0, providing management flexibility to prioritize Kishan's recovery; bowling coach Morne Morkel confirmed the exclusion is a precaution.
- Although Kishan is recovering well, he has yet to regain match fitness, and team management continues to evaluate his availability for future fixtures without rushing his return.
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Ishan Kishan Ruled out of 3rd NZ T20I as Star Wicketkeeper-batter Continues Recovery from Adductor Strain
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Ishan did not feature in the second T20I as well due to the adductor strain. Ishan, who stands just a hit away from breaking Suryakumar Yadav's record of most runs by an Indian in T20Is in a calendar year (1,164 runs), will have to wait a little longer to break the record. Kumar Kushagra, roped in as a cover, will stay with the team for the third T20I. Sports News | Ishan Kishan Ruled out o…
Ishan Kishan's injury has added to the tension within the Indian team. Kumar Kushagra will remain in the Indian squad for the third T20I in his place. However, Kushagra appears unlikely to make the playing eleven.
Ishan Kishan ruled out of 3rd NZ T20I as star wicketkeeper-batter continues recovery from adductor strain - The Tribune
Ishan did not feature in the second T20I as well due to the adductor strain. Ishan, who stands just a hit away from breaking Suryakumar Yadav's record of most runs by an Indian in T20Is in a calendar year (1,164 runs), will have to wait a little longer to break the record. Kumar Kushagra, roped in as a cover, will stay with the team for the third T20I.
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