Sundar Out, Bishnoi and Iyer Ready for T20I Battle

Oh no! Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar is out of the T20I series against New Zealand due to a pesky side strain. This happened while he was bowling during the first ODI on January 11. But fear not! Ravi Bishnoi is ready to jump in, and Shreyas Iyer is also joining the squad. The T20I battle kicks off on January 21 in Nagpur. Go, Team India!

Quick rundown

1.Sundar ruled out of the NZ T20I series with a side strain, reshuffling India's bowling deck.

2.Ravi Bishnoi gets the call to spice up the leg-spin rotation.

3.Shreyas Iyer promoted into the squad as Tilak Varma nurses a groin injury.

4.Tilak Varma's groin injury keeps him on rehab watch; updates will follow.

5.T20I series kicks off January 21 in Nagpur as India chase momentum ahead of the World Cup.

Sundar ki rib ka dard, kya hoga aaj IND vs NZ mein?
Sundar ki rib ka dard, kya hoga aaj IND vs NZ mein?
Arre bhai, Washington Sundar ki rib ka dard hai, toh aaj Niranjan Shah Stadium mein nahi khel raha! Pehli ODI mein sirf paanch overs kiya, par KL Rahul ne chase kiya jaise koi shera! Ab Ayush Badoni ko bula liya, par Rajkot ki mitti se ab tak anjaana hai! T20 World Cup ki baat hai, toh injury ka khayal rakhna padega, kyunki cricket hai, dosti hai, aur thoda drama bhi hai!
08:10 am on Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
Washington Sundar Out of T20s, Can He Make a Comeback?
Washington Sundar Out of T20s, Can He Make a Comeback?
Ladies and gentlemen, Washington Sundar is out of the T20 showdown against New Zealand due to a pesky side strain from the ODI in Vadodara! But don't count him out just yet; he still managed to score seven runs before hitting the bench! With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, he's got two weeks to recover. Enter Ayush Badoni, ready to step up and deliver the goods!
05:25 am on Thursday, 15 January, 2026
Tilak Varma's Groin Hex: A Setback for India's T20 Adventure
Tilak Varma's Groin Hex: A Setback for India's T20 Adventure
In a spellbinding twist, valiant middle-order wizard Tilak Varma has been struck down by a mischievous groin hex, sidelining him from the first three T20 battles against the New Zealand sorcerers. The BCCI, like a wise old wizard, has confirmed this news, leaving fans in a flurry of anticipation as they await his magical recovery and return to the enchanted cricket pitch.
05:45 pm on Thursday, 8 January, 2026
Washington Sundar out of IND vs NZ ODIs, injury chaos ensues
Washington Sundar out of IND vs NZ ODIs, injury chaos ensues
Hold onto your snacks, folks! Team India's Washington Sundar just pulled a dramatic exit from the ODI series against New Zealand after a side strain took him down while he was trying to stop his own ball. With the T20 World Cup on the horizon and a minor injury crisis brewing, Team India might just have to shake up their batting order. Who's ready to step up? Chaos incoming!
02:30 pm on Sunday, 11 January, 2026
Sundar ki choti chot, ODI mein batting se hai door!
Sundar ki choti chot, ODI mein batting se hai door!
Arre bhai, Washington Sundar ki kahani hai ek chhoti si chot! Vadodara ki garmi mein, woh pehle se hi thoda dukhi the, aur phir kya? Back pakad kar chhod diye field ko, jaise koi shayar apne dard ko chhupa raha ho. BCCI ka update aane wala hai, par yeh toh pakka hai ki match ki chaar din ki baatein, aur Sundar ki fit hone ki dua hai sabse badi. T20 World Cup ki tayyari mein, hum sabko unki zarurat hai!
02:25 pm on Sunday, 11 January, 2026

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