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NZ vs IND: New Zealand hit by double injury blow ahead of India T20I series

New Zealand’s T20I preparations against India have been disrupted by a pair of key injuries, with opener Mark Chapman and all-rounder Zak Foulkes ruled out of the five-match series. Chapman suffered a torn hamstring during the European T20 Premier League, while Foulkes picked up a hip flexor issue in a training session with Canterbury.

Both players are expected to miss the upcoming fixtures, though Chapman may return for the subsequent ODI series. The Black Caps have named replacements Josh Clarkson and Blair Tickner to bolster their squad, with coach Rob Walter expressing confidence in the duo’s ability to contribute during the challenging series.

The T20I clash begins on October 22, with India aiming to build on their recent T20 World Cup final victory over New Zealand. The series will span four cities—Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, and Hamilton—before transitioning into five ODIs and two Tests, marking an extended tour for the Indian team.

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