Kumar Kushagra Called up as Cover for Injured Ishan Kishan for Second T20I Between India and New Zealand
Kumar Kushagra will join the squad after Ishan Kishan’s groin niggle forced India to adjust its batting order, officials said.
- On Friday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India added Kumar Kushagra to the Indian squad as cover for wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan ahead of the second T20I against New Zealand.
- Following a low-grade right adductor strain sustained in the first T20I, Kishan was ruled out of Saturday's match at Hagley Oval in Christchurch while the BCCI Medical Team continues to monitor his progress.
- India enters the second T20I with a 1-0 lead after winning the opener by four wickets, anchored by Opener Sanju Samson's fluent 67 off 33 balls during the successful chase of 226.
- Currently stationed in Christchurch with the India A squad, Kushagra will join the main team immediately, with the Men's Selection Committee confirming the roster change.
- India's tour of New Zealand comprises five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Test matches, with the squad depth now reinforced by Kushagra's addition to the playing roster.
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Kumar Kushagra called up as cover for injured Ishan Kishan for second T20I between India and New Zealand - The Tribune
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that Kumar Kushagra has been added to India's squad as cover for the second T20I against New Zealand after Ishan Kishan was ruled out of the match due to a low-grade right adductor strain.
Kumar Kushagra called up to India T20I squad as Ishan Kishan's cover
Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra has been added to the Indian squad for the second T20I against New Zealand as a cover for Ishan Kishan, who sustained a low-grade right adductor strain and is ruled out of the upcoming match. Kushagra, currently with the India A squad, will join the main team.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that Kumar Kushagra has been added to India's squad as cover for the second T20I against New Zealand after Ishan Kishan was ruled out of the match due to a low-grade right adductor strain.
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