{
  "id": 13367336,
  "title": "New Zealand’s O’Rourke ruled out of India series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/new-zealands-orourke-ruled-out-of-india-series-13367336",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T08:30:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/new-zealands-orourke-ruled-out-of-india-series/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Zealand’s fast-bowler Will O’Rourke will miss the upcoming series against India due to ongoing rehabilitation from injuries to his left hamstring and calf. The 25-year-old sustained a hamstring tear during New Zealand’s test series victory over England in June, followed by a calf injury sustained in late August training sessions. New Zealand cricket board announced O’Rourke's absence, citing the need for comprehensive recovery and cautious progression in his bowling workloads. Coach Rob Walter expressed disappointment at O’Rourke's exclusion from the marquee home India tour, emphasizing the team’s commitment to ensuring his complete fitness before his return. New Zealand will face India in five Twenty20 internationals, five one-day internationals, and two tests, with the opening T20 set for October 22 in Christchurch.",
  "summary": "O'Rourke suffered a hamstring tear during New Zealand's test series win over England in June.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Will O’Rourke Ruled Out Of New Zealand vs India 2026 Series Due To Hamstring, Calf Injuries; Eyes Australia Test Tour Return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/will-orourke-ruled-out-of-new-zealand-vs-india-2026-series-due-to",
        "published": "2026-10-10T05:56:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "New Zealand's O'Rourke ruled out of India series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/new-zealands-orourke-ruled-out-of-india-series",
        "published": "2026-10-10T05:59:07.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}