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Rachin Ravindra Shoulder Injury Puts India Series in Doubt
Rachin Ravindra is an important cricket player for New Zealand.
He hurt his right shoulder while filming a commercial in Auckland.
He was trying to catch a ball and landed awkwardly on a safety mat.
Doctors checked him and did not find major damage to the shoulder’s structure.
He will now begin rehabilitation, which means exercises and treatment to help him recover.
Nobody yet knows exactly when he can play again.
New Zealand may have to decide whether he is fit for its five T20 matches against India.
Team officials say they will not rush him back, especially because more Test cricket is coming.
Rachin Ravindra dislocated his right shoulder during a promotional shoot in Auckland on September 16.
The New Zealand batter was attempting a diving catch when he landed awkwardly on a safety mat.
Medical specialists found no major structural damage during assessments on September 18.
His return timeline will depend on progress during the first weeks of rehabilitation.
Ravindra’s availability for New Zealand’s five-match T20I series against India remains uncertain.
- Who
- New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra was injured; New Zealand Cricket and team officials are monitoring his recovery.
- What
- Ravindra dislocated his right shoulder during a promotional shoot and is doubtful for New Zealand’s series against India.
- Where
- The injury occurred during a promotional shoot in Auckland.
- When
- The injury occurred on Wednesday, September 16, and initial medical assessments took place on Friday, September 18; the India tour is scheduled to begin late next month.
- Why
- He landed awkwardly on a safety mat while attempting a diving catch.
Cautious Rehabilitation
Return to Cricket
Timing of comeback
Cautious Rehabilitation
New Zealand coach Rob Walter said Ravindra will not be rushed back, particularly with a heavy Test schedule in the following six months.
Return to Cricket
New Zealand officials hope Ravindra recovers and returns to the field soon, but his availability will depend on rehabilitation progress.
Promotional shoot safety
Cautious Rehabilitation
New Zealand said appropriate safety measures were in place and described the incident as a freak accident.
Return to Cricket
New Zealand also said it would review its processes for future events involving players.
Key facts
- Injured player
- Rachin Ravindra
- Injury
- Dislocated right shoulder
- Incident
- Awkward landing while attempting a diving catch during a Sky promotional shoot
- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Medical assessment
- No major structural damage found
- Return timeline
- To be determined by progress during the first weeks of rehabilitation
- Potentially affected series
- New Zealand’s five-match T20I series against India
Quotes
New Zealand Cricket
New Zealand’s national cricket governing body
“With a heavy schedule of Test cricket in the next six months, we don't want to rush Rachin back sooner than we need to. He's in great hands in terms of his rehab, and we look forward to welcoming him back soon.”
wionews.com
“Rachin Ravindra dislocated his right shoulder while attempting to take a diving catch during a promotional shoot with Sky in Auckland on Wednesday, September 16.”
indianexpress.com
Mike Sandle
New Zealand performance manager
“It was a really unfortunate injury. We're gutted for Rachin and our key priority is making sure he recovers well and gets back on the field as soon as he can.”
wionews.com
Sources
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