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Team India batsman Mr. KL Rahul has sustained a muscle strain on his left thigh and has been ruled out of the upcoming 2-match Paytm Test series against New Zealand.
He will now undergo rehabilitation at NCA in preparation for the series against South Africa scheduled next month.
The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Mr. Suryakumar Yadav as KL Rahul’s replacement.
The first Test between India and New Zealand begins on 25th November, 2021 in Kanpur.
India’s Test squad: Ajinkya Rahane (Captain), Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara (vice-captain), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper), KS Bharat (wicket-keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, R. Ashwin, Axar Patel, Jayant Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Md. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
| NEW ZEALAND’s TEST TOUR OF INDIA – 2021-22 | |||
| Day | Date | Match | Venue |
| Thursday | 25th Nov 2021 | 1st Test | Kanpur |
| Friday | 3rd Dec 2021 | 2nd Test | Mumbai |
JAY SHAH
Honorary Secretary
BCCI
