IND vs NZ: Big blow! Ishan Kishan ruled out, BCCI shares update
Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the third T20 International against New Zealand due to a lingering thigh injury. The BCCI confirmed he is still recovering, and Kumar Kushagra will remain with the squad as cover.
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Ishan Kishan will miss the third T20 International against New Zealand as he continues to recover from a thigh injury, the BCCI confirmed on Monday.The wicketkeeper-batter suffered a right adductor strain during the first T20I last week. He also missed the second match and has not yet regained full match fitness.The BCCI said Kishan was making progress but was not ready to return to action."Ishan Kishan is recovering well from his low grade right adductor strain, which he sustained during the first T20I of the series against New Zealand," BCCI said in a statement."He is yet to regain match fitness and is ruled out of the third T20I to be played on October 27, 2026 in Wellington.
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