Washington Sundar, the all-rounder star, may not bat in the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara after a back injury. He bowled five overs before leaving the field, and the team is cautious since this match isn’t crucial. Fingers crossed for his recovery ahead of the T20 World Cup!
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- 1.Sundar bowled five overs but walked off with a suspected back strain, unlikely to bat.
- 2.India prioritizes Sundar's fitness with the T20 World Cup looming and the calendar packed.
- 3.NZ posted 300/8 in 50 overs as Conway, Nicholls and Mitchell starred with the bat; India’s bowlers struck back with two wickets each.
- 4.Nitish Kumar Reddy came on as a substitute fielder after Sundar's exit.
- 5.The focus shifts to keeping Sundar fresh for the World Cup and upcoming T20Is.