India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand due to a low-grade right adductor strain sustained during the first T20I, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Friday.
Source: ANI via Indian Economic Observer
"Ishan Kishan is ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand due to a low grade right adductor strain, which he sustained during the first T20I of the series. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress," the BCCI said in its update, reported by Livemint.
Source: Livemint
Kishan batted at No. 5 instead of his usual No. 3 spot in the opener and scored one run. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said the batting order was changed because of the groin strain, and that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a strong contender to replace Kishan if needed.
The second T20I will be played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday, October 24. India lead the five-match series 1-0 after chasing 226 in the opener — their highest successful chase in men's T20I cricket — winning by four wickets.