New Zealand has suffered a big setback before the ODI series against India. Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra have been ruled out of the entire series due to injury. After this, New Zealand has made many changes in its squad.
IND vs NZ, Setback for ODI Series: Now only two days are left for the start of the ODI series between India and New Zealand. After the T20 International series, both the teams are now preparing to face each other in the ODI format. However, even before the start of the series, the New Zealand team has suffered a big setback. Two star players of the team have been ruled out of the entire ODI series due to injury.
The absence of these two players may affect New Zealand’s preparations. In such a situation, the Kiwi Cricket Board has had to make changes in its ODI squad. The board has included some new players in the team, while there have also been changes in the availability of some already selected players.
IND vs NZ: Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra out due to injury
The first match of the five-match ODI series between India and New Zealand will be played on November 4. Earlier news has come out that Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra have not fully recovered from their injuries and hence will not be able to participate in the entire series. Mark Chapman is struggling with a hamstring problem and it may take about two weeks for him to be fit. At the same time, Rachin Ravindra suffered a shoulder injury during a promotional shoot, due to which it is difficult for him to return to the field at the moment. Both players were also out of the T20 series due to injury.
🚨 BIG BLOW FOR NEW ZEALAND ❌
– Rachin Ravindra & Mark Chapman ruled out of the ODI series vs India. https://t.co/k8ejq45EsF
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 2, 2026
IND vs NZ: New Zealand made major changes in the ODI squad
After the exclusion of two players, New Zealand Cricket has made several changes in its ODI squad. Tim Seifert has been included in the team for the first three ODI matches. Earlier he was selected only for the last two matches. At the same time, Henry Nicholls has got a place in the team for the first ODI and Dean Foxcroft has got a place in the team for the last two matches. Apart from this, Matt Fisher will also be available for the first three ODI matches. Earlier, he was selected only for the last two matches.
IND vs NZ: New Zealand’s team for the first three ODIs
Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Will Young and Blair Tickner.
New Zealand’s team for the last two ODI matches
Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Christian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Hay (wk), Nick Kelly, Tim Seifert (wk), Blair Tickner and Will Young.