Ishan Kishan’s injury is a strain of the adductor muscle.
The team will not select him for the upcoming match as a precaution.
Kumar Kushagra joins the squad as a backup wicket‑keeper.
Arshdeep Singh reached 38 wickets this year, a new record.
New Zealand is managing player workload by resting some bowlers.
Kumar Kushagra, a new wicket‑keeper, has been called up to replace him.
Arshdeep Singh now holds the record for the most wickets taken in a year, beating the previous Indian record.
New Zealand’s bowlers Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry are also being rested to avoid injury.
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