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Injured Prasidh Krishna Poised for New Zealand Tour Despite Hamstring Setback
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News18•05-10-2026, 06:16
Injured Prasidh Krishna Poised for New Zealand Tour Despite Hamstring Setback
- •Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna suffered a hamstring injury during the India vs. West Indies ODI series, limiting him to five overs in the second match and ruling him out of the third.
- •Despite the injury, reports suggest Prasidh Krishna is likely to be selected for India's upcoming tour of New Zealand, which includes five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Test matches.
- •His selection hinges on clearance from the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE), as his hamstring injury is not considered severe enough to prevent his participation.
- •Prasidh Krishna is expected to be a key part of both the ODI and Test squads for the New Zealand series, having led India's fast-bowling attack previously.
- •Bengal fast bowler Mukesh Kumar is also in contention for a Test call-up for the New Zealand series following his impressive six-wicket haul in the Irani Cup, alongside teammate Akash Deep.
Key Questions Answered
Prasidh Krishna suffered a hamstring injury while bowling in the second ODI at Barsapara Cricket Stadium on September 30, which limited him to just five overs and forced him to miss the final match.
Although his hamstring injury is not considered serious enough to keep him off the tour, his final selection will depend on receiving clearance from the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence.
Bengal fast bowler Mukesh Kumar came into strong contention for a Test call-up following his impressive six-wicket haul in the second innings of the Irani Cup for Rest of India.
