The home side confirmed that Ravindra sustained a facial injury but cleared an initial concussion test.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cRachin Ravindra sustained a facial injury at BlackCaps training today after he collided with a perimeter boundary hoarding while attempting to take a catch during fielding practice at Bay Oval,\u201d New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said in a statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The BlackCaps further updated: \u201cRavindra received a facial laceration and will continue to be monitored by the medical team having passed an initial concussion test at the ground.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It is the second time in 2025 that Ravindra has faced a facial injury. Earlier this year, in the build-up to the Champions Trophy, he was struck on the forehead while attempting a catch under floodlights during a tri-series match in Lahore against South Africa. That incident sidelined him from the rest of the tri-series as well as New Zealand\u2019s opening Champions Trophy game against Pakistan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The three-match series against Australia begins on October 1 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, with further fixtures scheduled on October 3 and 4 at the same venue.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia, meanwhile, have their own concerns with Glenn Maxwell ruled out of the series after a nasty blow at training. Maxwell fractured his forearm while bowling to Mitchell Owen in the nets, forcing a late squad change. NSW wicketkeeper-batter Josh Philippe has been called in as his replacement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The three-match series against Australia begins on October 1 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, with further fixtures scheduled on October 3 and 4 at the same venue.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The setback is another unfortunate chapter for Maxwell, who has battled multiple injuries in recent years. His absence adds intrigue to a high-stakes trans-Tasman clash building towards next year\u2019s T20 World Cup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n