New Zealand's Chapman, Foulkes ruled out of India T20s through injury
New Zealand batter Mark Chapman and fast-bowler Zak Foulkes have been ruled out of the Twenty20 series against India due to injuries, the country’s cricket board (NZC) said on Friday. New Zealand host India in five T20s, five one-day internationals (ODIs) and two tests, with the opening T20 in Christchurch on October 22. Chapman suffered a left hamstring tear during the European T20 League last…
New Zealand cricket authorities announced on Friday that Mark Chapman, a batter, and Zak Foulkes, a fast-bowler, will miss the upcoming India T20 series due to injuries, according to the country's cricket board (NZC). The five-match T20 series, five ODIs, and two tests will take place in India, with the opening T20 scheduled for October 22 in Christchurch.
Chapman suffered a left hamstring tear during a recent European T20 League match last month. However, he remains hopeful to participate in the upcoming ODI series against India. On the other hand, Foulkes injured his right hip flexor during a recent training session with Canterbury men's team. There is no set timeline for his return yet.
To compensate for the loss of Chapman and Foulkes, the New Zealand team has added All-rounder Josh Clarkson and fast bowler Blair Tickner to their T20 squad. Australia is scheduled to bat first in the series, with Matt Dixon returning after overcoming cancer. New Zealand's coach, Rob Walter, expressed his disappointment for Chapman and Foulkes and conveyed his appreciation for the team's ability to rely on the expertise of Clarkson and Tickner.
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