Injury Setbacks for Black Caps: Chapman and Foulkes to Miss T20I Series Against India

Double Injury Blow: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confirmed that middle-order batter Mark Chapman and fast bowler Zak Foulkes have been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against India due to injury.

Injury Details:Mark Chapman: Tore his left hamstring while playing in the European T20 Premier League. While ruled out of the T20Is, he is targeting a return for the subsequent five-match ODI series against India. Zak Foulkes: Sustained a right hip flexor injury during a domestic training session with Canterbury. A timeline for his return to play is yet to be determined.

Replacements Named: All-rounder Josh Clarkson and fast bowler Blair Tickner have been called up to replace the injured duo in the 16-man squad. Coach's Statement: Head coach Rob Walter expressed his disappointment for the injured duo while expressing confidence in the depth provided by Clarkson and Tickner. Series Timeline: The five-match T20I series kicks off in Christchurch on October 22.

New Zealand had earlier lost the services of Rachin Ravindra for the series after he suffered a freak shoulder injury when he landed awkwardly on the safety mat while attempting a catch during a promo shoot. On September 23, NZC said Ravindra would need around six weeks to recover and, like Chapman, was expected to be available for the ODI series.

New Zealand squad for T20I series against India

Mitchell Santner (capt), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner