Shreyas Iyer Ruled Out Of 3-Match ODI Series Vs NZ; Patidar Named Replacement

Shreyas Iyer ruled out of 3-match ODI series vs NZ (Image Source: IANS)

Team India batter Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand due to a back injury.

He will be heading to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for further assessment and management.

The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Rajat Patidar as replacement for Shreyas Iyer, the BCCI said in a statement.

India play the first ODI against New Zealand in Hyderabad on January 18.

India's updated ODI squad against New Zealand: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan (wk), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, KS Bharat (wk), Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Rajat Patidar, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umran Malik.

India play the first ODI against New Zealand in Hyderabad on January 18.

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