India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna will miss the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand starting November 4, as he continues recovering from a left hamstring injury, reported the article. The selection committee and team management are prioritizing his full readiness for the two-Test series beginning November 19.
Fantasy & Market Impact
- With Jasprit Bumrah rested from the ODI series as the team management wants him to concentrate on Tests, India’s bowling attack for the ODIs will be relatively inexperienced.
Recovery Timeline and Bengaluru Fitness Tests
Prasidh sustained his left hamstring injury during the home ODI series against the West Indies. The incident occurred during the second ODI in Guwahati, where he managed one wicket for 45 runs across five overs before failing to complete his spell, as noted by rediff.com. The 30-year-old pacer, who has played nine Tests and 30 ODIs, was named in the initial 50-over squad subject to passing fitness metrics.
To evaluate his rehabilitation, Prasidh has match simulation and fitness evaluations scheduled for November 1 and 2 at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. A BCCI source explained to PTI that even if the Sports Science team clears him immediately, the travel fatigue from a long flight to Auckland means he will not be rushed into the ODI scheme of things. Instead, skipping the ODI slate running from November 4 to November 15 allows him sufficient time to build up the necessary workload for red-ball cricket.
| Player | Status | Target Return / Series |
|---|---|---|
| Prasidh Krishna | Ruled out of ODIs | Test Series (Starts Nov 19) |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Rested from ODIs | Test Series / Hagley Oval Match |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Available for 1st ODI only | India A four-day game (Nov 7) |
Squad Adjustments and Seam Options
As the team management manages workloads ahead of the red-ball matches, Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi emerges as a direct replacement candidate. Nabi earned strong consideration from touring selectors Pragyan Ojha and Ajay Ratra following a three-wicket burst and sharp seam movement generated in the second innings for India A against New Zealand A in Lincoln. If officially added, Nabi’s inclusion would join Arshdeep Singh and Anshul Kamboj in forming a relatively inexperienced seam attack alongside veteran Mohammed Siraj.
Meanwhile, all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy will participate in the opening ODI on November 4 before transitioning to the India A squad for the final four-day fixture beginning November 7. This tailored schedule aims to supply crucial match practice ahead of the Test series. The two-Test campaign against New Zealand runs from November 19 onward, serving as the ultimate destination for players currently managing physical workloads and rehabilitation programs.
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Prasidh Krishna to miss the ODI series against New Zealand. The fast bowler has been ruled out of the five-match series due to fitness concerns, with Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi named as his replacement. 🏏(Prasidh Krishna, Auqib Nabi, Team India, ODI Series, New… pic.twitter.com/BvBWCjw3zf
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