CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Bhopal: New Delhi. Indian fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) gave official information on October 29 about the changes in the squad. Prasidh Krishna is recovering from a hamstring injury, but has not been able to attain the fitness required to play matches. He needs additional time to become fully fit.
No fitness clearance due to injury
According to the BCCI, Prasidh Krishna needs to gradually increase his bowling workload. He is currently not fully ready to return to competitive cricket. However, after completing the fitness assessment and return process, he may get an opportunity to play in the third and final four-day match against New Zealand A. This will also give him match practice before the Test series.
Nitish Reddy to join India A after first ODI
All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy will remain with the Indian team for the first ODI. After the match to be played on November 4, he will join the India A team. Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj, meanwhile, will join India A for the second four-day match starting October 31.
ODI series to begin on November 4
The five-match ODI series between India and New Zealand will begin on November 4. The first match will be played in Auckland. After that, matches will be held in Wellington on November 7, Hamilton on November 10, and the last two matches at Mount Maunganui on November 13 and 15.
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