Desk : New Zealand has suffered a big setback before the upcoming tour of India. The team's star all-rounder Rachin Ravindra is injured. While trying to take a catch during a promotional shoot, Rachin fell incorrectly on the safety mat, due to which he suffered an injury. Medical examination has not confirmed any fracture, but his return will now depend on rehabilitation.
Let us tell you that the Indian team has to tour New Zealand in October. During this period, five T20 Internationals, five ODIs and two Test matches will be played between the two teams. The tour will start from October 22 and will continue till the end of November.
Rachin Ravindra is one of the important players of the New Zealand team. Along with batting, he also contributes in bowling. In such a situation, his injury has affected New Zealand's preparations. At present it is not clear whether he will be fully fit for the upcoming series against India or not.
New Zealand's performance manager Mike Sandle has described Rachin's injury as unfortunate. He said that the priority of the team is to get Rachin back on the field as soon as possible. He also told that full care is taken of security during commercial shoots. Rachin is also an important member of the New Zealand Test team. New Zealand has to play a lot of Test cricket in the coming time, so the team management does not want to take any risk regarding his fitness.
New Zealand head coach Rob Walter has also made it clear that Rachin's comeback will not be rushed. He says that there is a lot of Test cricket in the next six months and the team will give priority to Rachin's rehabilitation. Now Rachin's availability in the series against India will depend on his recovery.
The post Shock to New Zealand before India tour, star batsman Rachin Ravindra injured; Doubt on playing in the series appeared first on Buzz | ….