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India loses Krishna to hamstring injury ahead of New Zealand ODI tour
Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of India's one-day international series in New Zealand due to a hamstring injury. The Indian cricket board confirmed the setback on Friday as the touring squad prepares for the limited-overs leg of their tour.
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India's pace attack has suffered a significant blow with the confirmation that seamer Prasidh Krishna will miss the upcoming one-day international series against New Zealand. The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced Friday that Krishna's hamstring injury has rendered him unavailable for the ODI portion of the ongoing tour.
The loss of Krishna leaves India's bowling department depleted during a crucial tour of New Zealand, one of the traditional strongholds of one-day cricket. The fast bowler's injury comes as India seeks to maintain momentum in international cricket following recent domestic commitments.
Krishna's unavailability means India's selection committee will need to adjust its bowling strategy for the series, potentially elevating backup pace options or restructuring the team composition. The exact timeline for Krishna's recovery has not been disclosed, though hamstring injuries typically require several weeks of rehabilitation.
The Indian squad will press ahead with available resources as they look to make an impact in New Zealand's challenging conditions. The board is expected to name a replacement or confirm their final ODI squad composition ahead of the series commencement.