The three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand (IND vs NZ 1st ODI) got off to an exciting start at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. However, Team India’s tensions show no signs of abating even at the start of the series.

Fresh injury concerns for Team India during IND vs NZ 1st ODI

Star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the entire series due to injury. Now, another player from Team India has been injured. This player suffered an injury during the first match of the series, forcing him to leave the field. All-rounder Washington Sundar suffered an injury during the first match of the series.

According to media reports, Sundar suffered a back sprain while bowling, forcing him to leave the field. Sundar was busy bowling his spin bowling when he felt discomfort during the fifth over. The pain was so severe that he bent down on the field, and support staff immediately rushed to his side. He left the field shortly afterward, and a substitute fielder was brought in to replace him. According to reports, Washington Sundar is currently under medical observation.

Doctors are monitoring his condition. This injury could be a major crisis for India, as Sundar is a key spin all-rounder for the team. His off-spin and lower-order batting both provide balance to the team. Washington Sundar bowled only five overs in this match, conceding 27 runs. He failed to take a single wicket during this period.

This is the playing 11 of both the teams

India: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar.

New Zealand: Michael Bracewell (captain), Devon Conway, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Christian Clarke, Michael Ray, Kyle Jamieson, Aditya Ashok, Jack Faulks.