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Ishan Kishan has groin niggle, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi might play in 2nd T20I against New Zealand: Sitanshu Kotak

Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the upcoming second match in the series after picking up a minor right adductor injury during the opening fixture. Coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed the setback and indicated that young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a strong candidate to step into the lineup as a replacement.

India enters the next contest following a successful chase of 226 in the series opener.

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