Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Sundar Ruled Out of NZ T20 Series
Washington Sundar, an Indian cricket player, can't play in the five T20 matches against New Zealand because he hurt his side.
He got this injury while bowling in the first ODI match.
He also missed the ODI series.
Now, people are worried he might not be able to play in the T20 World Cup too.
Another player, Tilak Varma, can't play in the first three T20 matches because he had surgery for a groin injury.
The T20 series starts on January 21 in Nagpur.
Ayush Badoni might replace Sundar in the squad.
Washington Sundar is ruled out of the five-match T20 series against New Zealand due to a side strain.
Sundar initially felt discomfort in his left lower rib while bowling in the first ODI against New Zealand.
He was subsequently ruled out of the three-match ODI series.
Sundar's injury raises doubts about his participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Tilak Varma is also out of the first three T20s due to a groin injury requiring surgery.
- Who
- Washington Sundar and Tilak Varma
- What
- Ruling out from the T20 series against New Zealand due to injuries
- When
- January 14
- Where
- India
- Why
- Side strain for Sundar and groin injury for Varma
Team Management
Fans
Squad Selection
Team Management
The team management has to manage the squad carefully, considering the injuries and the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Fans
Fans are concerned about the team's depth and the impact of these injuries on their performance.
- Player
- Washington Sundar
- Injury
- Side strain
- Affected Series
- Five-match T20 series against New Zealand
- Start Date of T20 Series
- January 21
- Location of T20 Series
- Nagpur, Raipur, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, Thiruvananthapuram
- Potential Impact
- Participation in the T20 World Cup
- Other Injured Player
- Tilak Varma
- Tilak Varma's Injury
- Groin injury requiring surgery
- Tilak Varma's Availability
- Out of the first three T20s
- Replacement
- Ayush Badoni
Sources
Sundar To Miss NZ T20 Series, In Doubt For World Cup
Injured Washington Sundar ruled out of New Zealand T20s
Washington Sundar to miss T20I series against New Zealand
Injury Scare Ahead Of ICC T20 World Cup 2026? Washington Sundar RULED OUT Of IND vs NZ T20I Series
Injured all-rounder Washington Sundar to also miss T20I series against New Zealand – Firstpost
Big Blow To India Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2026, As Key Player Gets Ruled Out Of IND vs NZ T20I Series - Report
Washington Sundar out of New Zealand T20Is, likely to miss T20 World Cup - Report
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