Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Will O’Rourke Ruled Out of New Zealand’s India Series
Will O’Rourke is a fast bowler for New Zealand.
He will not play in the upcoming home series against India.
He was expected to play in both the one-day and Test matches.
He is recovering from two injuries.
New Zealand coach Rob Walter said the team discussed what would be best.
They agreed O’Rourke needs more time to get better.
He will also need to build up his bowling gradually and safely.
New Zealand fast bowler Will O’Rourke will miss the home series against India.
O’Rourke had been expected to play in both the ODI and Test series.
Coach Rob Walter said O’Rourke is continuing rehabilitation for two injuries.
The decision followed discussions among O’Rourke and the team, Walter said.
New Zealand said more time to recover and safely rebuild his bowling workload was best.
- Who
- New Zealand fast bowler Will O’Rourke and coach Rob Walter.
- What
- O’Rourke was ruled out of the home ODI and Test series against India to continue recovering from two injuries.
- When
- The articles do not specify a date.
- Where
- New Zealand.
- Why
- To give O’Rourke more time to rehabilitate his injuries and safely build up his bowling workload.
- Player
- Will O’Rourke
- Team
- New Zealand
- Opposition
- India
- Series formats
- ODI and Test
- Injuries
- Two injuries; details not specified
- Coach
- Rob Walter
- Reason for withdrawal
- Further rehabilitation and a gradual, safe return to bowling