Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20I. Photo: AP
\n\nThe BCCI has confirmed that Ishan Kishan will miss the second T20I, scheduled to be played on Saturday (October 24), of the five-match series against New Zealand. The BCCI issued a statement on the eve of the game and revealed that Kishan suffered a low-grade right adductor strain during the series opener. As of now, Kishan has only been ruled out of the second T20I. Kumar Kushagra will join the team for the fixture. Kushagra is already in New Zealand with the India A cricket team. India A and New Zealand A are scheduled to lock horns in three unofficial Test matches, with the first game starting October 24.
\n\nKushagra's addition to the T20I squad confirms that he will miss the first unofficial Test match. The wicketkeeper-batter is also part of the ODI squad. He will join the ODI team for only the last two ODIs.
\n\nIndia's Test regulars will leave the ODI team after the third game to prepare for the Test series, starting November 19. The third ODI is scheduled to be played on November 10. The fifth and final ODI will take place on November…
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