Shoulder issues have limited Rachin Ravindra's fielding capacity, while an MRI scan showed Mark Chapman requires an additional two weeks of recovery for a left hamstring strain. To cover these absences, the hosts expanded Tim Seifert's role across all five matches and split the remaining batting duties between Henry Nicholls and Dean Foxcroft. Fast bowler Matt Henry is also undergoing evaluation on Monday for a recent muscle tear.
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Injury recoveries have forced significant tactical revisions to New Zealand's squad depth…: Injury recoveries have forced significant tactical revisions to New Zealand's squad depth ahead of the five-match series.
The Black Caps must reorganize their batting order across multiple venues starting Wednes…: The Black Caps must reorganize their batting order across multiple venues starting Wednesday in Auckland.
India enters the one-day international series holding momentum after securing a 3-2 Twent…: India enters the one-day international series holding momentum after securing a 3-2 Twenty20 series victory.
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Nov 2 : Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman will miss New Zealand's one-day international series against India this month as they continue to recuperate from shoulder and hamstring injuries respectively, the team said on Monday.
• All-rounder Ravindra's right shoulder requires more recovery time before he is able to field at full capacity, the team said in a statement
• Batter Chapman underwent an MRI scan which showed his left hamstring required another two weeks of rehabilitation before he is fit to return
• Tim Seifert, who had been selected for the fourth and fifth ODIs only, will now be in the squad for the full series, while Henry Nicholls will come in for the first three games and Dean Foxcroft for the last two
• Seamer Matt Henry, who suffered a muscle tear during the Twenty20 series against India, will join the squad on Monday and be assessed on his readiness to play
• The series starts in Auckland on Wednesday with further matches in Wellington and Hamilton before the last two games in Tauranga
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