T20I Quest: Sundar Out, Bishnoi and Iyer Join the Adventure

In a twist of fate, the valiant wizard Washington Sundar has been felled by a pesky side strain, preventing him from joining the epic T20I battle against the enchanted New Zealand. As he conjured spells at the BCA Stadium on January 11, a jolt struck his ribs! Fear not, for the wise Ravi Bishnoi and the skilled Shreyas Iyer shall take his place in this magical quest starting January 21 in Nagpur!

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.

Washington Sundar Out! India Preps for 2nd ODI Clash
Washington Sundar Out! India Preps for 2nd ODI Clash
Listen up, sports fans! Team India is strutting into the second ODI against New Zealand on January 14 without their spin wizard, Washington Sundar! Why? Because he felt a little twinge in his ribs after tossing just five overs in the first match. But fear not! KL Rahul and the squad chased down 301 like true champions! Ayush Badoni's stepping in, so let’s see if he can bring the thunder!
08:10 am on Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
Sundar New Zealand T20Is se out, World Cup ki race shuru!
Sundar New Zealand T20Is se out, World Cup ki race shuru!
Washington Sundar ko New Zealand ke T20Is se bahar kar diya gaya hai kyunki unhe Vadodara mein pehle ODI ke dauran side strain hua. Ab unki fitness ka race shuru ho gaya hai, kyunki T20 World Cup 2026 aa raha hai. Ayush Badoni ko unki jagah liya gaya hai aur Tilak Varma bhi surgery ke baad pehle kuch T20Is se bahar hain.
05:45 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
Washington Sundar's Injury Scare: Batting Uncertain in ODI
Washington Sundar's Injury Scare: Batting Uncertain in ODI
Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your hats! Washington Sundar, the all-rounder sensation, might just be sidelined in the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara! After dazzling with five overs, he clutched his back and exited the stage. With whispers of a side strain buzzing, will the BCCI risk it? The T20 World Cup is looming, and every moment counts!
02:25 pm on Sunday, 11 January, 2026

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