Why Is Ishan Kishan Not Playing 3rd T20I vs New Zealand In Wellington?

Ishan Kishan isn't part of the playing XI. Photo: AP

India are without the services of Ishan Kishan for the third T20I against New Zealand. He suffered a low-grade right adductor strain during the first T20I and is yet to recover from it. After missing the second game, Kishan trained with the team on the eve of the third game but it was already confirmed that he would miss the fixture. Kumar Kushagra joined the team as Kishan's cover before the second game and he has travelled to Wellington as well. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who replaced Kishan in the second game, has retained his position for the third T20I. Though the left-handed batter will have to bat at number three again.

"We are going to bowl. Certain aspects we definitely need to keep improving. The dimensions and conditions are different, so the quicker we adapt the better for us. Lot of players are pretty mature to understand when they are not starting. Same team for us," India captain Shreyas Iyer said at the toss.

New Zealand made three changes in their playing XI. Matthew Fisher, Kyle Jamieson and Adam Milne walked into the playing XI in place of Matt Henry, Lockie…

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