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Chapman and Foulkes ruled out of New Zealand’s India T20I series
New Zealand have changed their squad for a five-match T20 international series against India after Mark Chapman and Zakary Foulkes were injured.
Chapman tore his left hamstring while playing in a European T20 league last month.
He is expected to be available for the one-day international series against India, but Foulkes has no confirmed return date after injuring his right hip flexor at training.
All-rounder Josh Clarkson and fast bowler Blair Tickner have been named as replacements.
The T20 series is scheduled to begin on October 22, with matches in Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton.
Mitchell Santner will lead New Zealand’s 16-player squad.
The changes mean New Zealand will have to adjust its plans for the series, and Foulkes’s recovery timeline remains unclear.
New Zealand have ruled Mark Chapman and Zakary Foulkes out of their five-match T20I series against India because of injuries.
All-rounder Josh Clarkson and fast bowler Blair Tickner have been named as replacements.
Chapman tore his left hamstring while playing in the European T20 league last month and is expected to be available for the ODIs against India.
Foulkes injured his right hip flexor during a Canterbury training session, and his return-to-play timeline has not been determined.
The T20I series is scheduled to begin on October 22, 2026.
- Who
- New Zealand players Mark Chapman and Zakary Foulkes were ruled out; Josh Clarkson and Blair Tickner were named as replacements.
- What
- Chapman and Foulkes will miss the five-match T20I series against India because of injuries.
- When
- The announcement was reported on October 9, 2026. The series is scheduled to begin on October 22.
- Where
- The series is between New Zealand and India; its matches are scheduled across Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton.
- Why
- Chapman sustained a left hamstring tear, while Foulkes injured his right hip flexor.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Chapman sustained a left hamstring tear while playing in the European T20 league.
Foulkes injured his right hip flexor.
New Zealand’s squad changes were reported, with Clarkson and Tickner named as replacements.
The five-match T20I series is scheduled to begin.
- Players ruled out
- Mark Chapman and Zakary (Zak) Foulkes
- Replacements
- Josh Clarkson and Blair Tickner
- Chapman injury
- Left hamstring tear
- Foulkes injury
- Right hip flexor injury
- Series start
- October 22, 2026
- Squad size
- 16 players
What people are saying
I’m gutted for Mark and Zak and I wish them both a smooth recovery,
We're fortunate to be able to lean on the expertise of Josh and Blair. I know they're both very excited to be involved in what's shaping up to be an epic T20 series.
I’m gutted for Mark and Zak, and I wish them both a smooth recovery,
Sources
Chapman, Foulkes ruled out of India T20Is; Clarkson, Tickner named replacements
Chapman and Foulkes to miss India T20I series with injuries
Why has New Zealand's T20I squad changed ahead of the India series?
New Zealand update squad for T20Is against India after Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes get ruled out due to injuries
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