Before the upcoming matches against the Indian team New Zealand The cricket team has suffered a big setback. After Mark Chapman and Jack Fox, now the star fast bowler of the team William O’Rourke Has also been ruled out of the upcoming ODI and Test series against India. It has been decided to keep O’Rourke out of the tour against India as a precautionary measure, as he is fully recovering from hamstring and calf injuries in his left leg. New Zealand The Cricket Board has officially confirmed that in the coming month of December Australia This decision has been taken keeping in mind the important four-match Test series against India, so that it can be ensured that this fast bowler comes on the field fully fit.
O’Rourke’s return delayed, last match played in April last year
Due to this latest shock William O’Rourke ‘s return to domestic international cricket has been further delayed. He played his last home match in April 2025. After this, he stayed away from cricket for a long time due to the problem of stress fracture in his back, after which he retired in April. bangladesh Had returned during the tour. After being out for almost seven months, he participated in all three ODI matches of that tour.
New Zealand head coach of the team rob walter Speaking on the situation, he said, “It’s obviously very disappointing for Will that he has to India We have to abandon such a big series against India on home ground. “He was going to be a key part of both the ODI and Test series, but after further extensive discussion we all agreed that the best option was for him to take some more time to fully recover from both injuries and safely increase his bowling workload.”
He further added, “Our fast bowling department is going to be extremely important over the next few months, so we are taking a very careful and balanced approach to Will’s return, so that he is at 100 per cent fitness before taking the field again. The ideal situation would be for him to be able to return for Canterbury in the Plunket Shield by the end of December and on 9 December Perth In Australia Be fully prepared for the first Test match against India.”
Was not included in T20 team, now missed ODI and test series also
This leading fast bowler India Was not included in the squad for the five-match T20 International series against India starting from October 22. Kiwi team (Black Caps) for the T20 series after Mark Chapman and Jack Foakes were out with injuries. josh clarkson And blair tickner Has been given a place in his team.
After the end of the T20 matches, both the teams will play an exciting five-match ODI series starting from November 1, which will be immediately followed by a two-match Test series. test match wellington And christchurch The matches will be held across cities, and the first Test match of the series will begin on November 19.
