Rachin Ravindra has been sidelined from the upcoming three-match T20 series between New Zealand and Australia due to an injury sustained during a fielding practice session. While attempting to catch a ball near the boundary, Ravindra collided with the advertising hoardings, resulting in facial injuries that required stitches. This unfortunate incident has ruled him out of the series, posing a significant setback for the New Zealand team, especially considering his importance to their batting lineup. The series is scheduled to commence on October 1st, with the second and third T20s slated for October 3rd and 4th, respectively. The New Zealand Cricket Board has announced Jimmy Neesham as Ravindra’s replacement in the squad. The board issued a statement detailing the injury, expressing their hopes for Ravindra’s speedy recovery and confirming his absence from the series. Prior to this, Australia also suffered a blow with star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell being ruled out due to an injury sustained during a net practice session.
