Christchurch, Oct 23 Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra was on Friday added to the Indian squad for the second T20I against New Zealand as a cover for the injured Ishan Kishan.
Kishan, who had sustained a low-grade right adductor strain during the series opener, has been ruled out of the second game of the five-match series.
“Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan sustained a low-grade right adductor strain during the first T20I against New Zealand and is ruled out of the second T20I to be played on Saturday,” the BCCI said.
“The Men’s Selection Committee has added Kumar Kushagra to the squad as cover for the second T20I. Kushagra, who is currently in Christchurch with the India A squad, will join the India squad for the second T20I. The BCCI Medical Team continues to monitor Kishan’s progress,” the board added.
Kushagra was a part of the India A squad which will take on New Zealand A in their three-match unofficial Test series starting on Saturday in Lincoln.
(PTI News)
