US EditionIndia vs New Zealand 2nd T20 Playing 11: Axar Patel Likely to Be Rested to Heal Injury, Kuldeep Yadav Almost Set to Get a Look In
Axar Patel's finger injury sidelines him for the second T20I, with Kuldeep Yadav expected to strengthen India's spin attack ahead of the T20 World Cup.
- On Friday in Raipur, India are likely to rest vice-captain Axar Patel for the second T20I, with Kuldeep Yadav expected to replace him in the playing eleven.
- After being struck on the finger while bowling to Daryl Mitchell on Wednesday in Nagpur, Axar Patel suffered a finger injury and may be rested due to the one-day gap and T20 World Cup in 3 weeks' time.
- Having clinched the opener by 48 runs, India lead the series 1-0 with Abhishek Sharma scoring 84 off 35 and Rinku Singh unbeaten on 44 off 20.
- Axar's potential absence would intensify Rinku Singh's finisher role and, with Washington Sundar injured, reduce batting depth, while Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh target early wickets in Raipur.
- Given the proximity of the T20 World Cup in 3 weeks' time, cautious selection is likely for India, while New Zealand are unlikely to change much though Matt Henry could replace Kristian Clarke.
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India were forced to bench Axar Patel for the second T20I against New Zealand at the SVNS International Stadium in Raipur. The all-rounder suffered a blow on his left hand in the first T20I and was ruled out for the remainder of the match. Even though BCCI didn’t clear the state of the injury, captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed that the cricketer is yet to recover and has been replaced by star spinner Kuldeep Yadav. India have also made an addit…
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