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Prasidh Krishna injured ahead of New Zealand tour, golden chance for Bengal pacers
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News18•06-10-2026, 17:26
Prasidh Krishna injured ahead of New Zealand tour, golden chance for Bengal pacers
- •Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna is set to be sidelined for nearly three weeks due to an injury sustained during the second ODI against the West Indies.
- •The injury comes as a major blow for the Indian team ahead of their upcoming multi-format tour of New Zealand.
- •Captain Shubman Gill expressed concern over recurring injuries preventing the team from fielding their best bowling lineup.
- •Prasidh's absence could potentially open up opportunities for other pacers to claim a spot in the squad.
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Prasidh Krishna is set to be sidelined for nearly three weeks to recover from the injury he sustained during the second ODI against the West Indies in Guwahati. This injury has compounded the Indian team's worries ahead of their upcoming tour of New Zealand.
The Indian cricket team is scheduled to play a comprehensive series consisting of 5 T20Is, 5 ODIs, and 2 Test matches during their tour of New Zealand this month.
Captain Shubman Gill expressed concern over recurring injuries among players, stating that overlapping schedules and injuries prevent them from fielding their preferred best bowling line-up or experimenting effectively.
