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Krishna Out, Reddy In: India's Pace Woes Continue vs NZ
30 Oct
Summary
- Prasidh Krishna ruled out of the five-match ODI series against New Zealand.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy has been added to the squad for the first ODI.
- Krishna will join India A to regain match fitness for the Test series.
Prasidh Krishna has been officially ruled out of India's upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand, which is set to commence on November 4 in Auckland. The Gujarat Titans pacer has been struggling with a hamstring injury since the second ODI against the West Indies and has not received fitness clearance from the Centre of Excellence.
As a result of Krishna's unavailability, all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been retained for the first ODI. He will link up with the India A squad for their final four-day game against New Zealand A. This move is intended to help Krishna regain match practice and prepare him for the upcoming two-match Test series beginning on November 19.
Meanwhile, pacer Mohammed Siraj has been added to the India A squad for their second unofficial Test. The selectors and team management, including captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir, are prioritizing Krishna's fitness for the crucial Test series, which is vital for India's World Test Championship final aspirations.
