Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Prasidh Krishna Could Join India’s New Zealand Tour
Prasidh Krishna hurt his hamstring while playing in a one-day cricket match against West Indies.
He could bowl only five overs and missed the next match.
A report says he might still travel with India to New Zealand.
He will need medical clearance from the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence to be selected.
India’s tour is planned for October 22 through December 1.
It includes T20, one-day and Test matches.
Mukesh Kumar may also be considered for the Test team after taking six wickets in an Irani Cup innings.
Akash Deep is another possible choice for the Tests.
Prasidh Krishna sustained a hamstring injury while bowling in the second ODI against West Indies on September 30.
The injury limited him to five overs and ruled him out of the third ODI.
A report says Krishna could still be selected for India’s New Zealand tour, but his selection depends on clearance from the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence.
India’s tour is scheduled to run from October 22 to December 1, with five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.
Mukesh Kumar is in contention for the Test squad after taking six wickets in the second innings of the Irani Cup; Akash Deep is also a leading candidate.
- Who
- India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna, who is recovering from a hamstring injury.
- What
- Krishna could be selected for India’s upcoming tour of New Zealand, subject to clearance from the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence.
- When
- The tour is scheduled for October 22 to December 1; the report was published October 5, 2026.
- Where
- New Zealand.
- Why
- The report says the injury is not considered serious enough to rule Krishna out of the tour, but selection depends on medical clearance.
- Injury
- Hamstring injury sustained while bowling in the second ODI against West Indies.
- Injury match date
- September 30.
- Overs bowled
- Five in the second ODI.
- Tour schedule
- October 22 to December 1.
- Tour matches
- Five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.
- Selection condition
- Krishna’s selection depends on clearance from the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence.
- Other Test contenders
- Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep are identified as leading candidates.