Injury Blow: Sundar Misses NZ T20s, Iyer-Bishnoi Get Nod

Washington Sundar’s side strain has triggered a last-minute squad overhaul for India’s T20I tour of New Zealand, with Shreyas Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi drafted in as covers. The BCCI broke the news amid high anticipation for the five-match rubber. The injury struck during intense training, forcing Sundar out of action. Specialists advised rest, ensuring he’s unavailable from the November 18 curtain-raiser through to the finale. Iyer’s summons revives memories of his previous exploits, while Bishnoi, the googly wizard, bolsters an attack already featuring Varun Chakaravarthy and Axar Patel. Captain Suryakumar Yadav welcomes the reinforcements, eyeing a strong performance. These changes promise tactical intrigue against a formidable New Zealand side.