Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwadhas been ruled out of the upcoming three-match T20I series against New Zealand due to a wrist injury. The series starts on January 27.
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Gaikwad toundergo rehab
Gaikwad has gone to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for rehabilitation. He last featured in the Ranji Trophy clash for Maharashtra against Hyderabad earlier this month.
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This is the second instance of Gaikwad missing a series due to wrist issues. He missed last year's Sri Lanka T20Is with a similar injury.
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T20I career
Gaikwad, who made his T20I debut in July 2021, has played nine games in the format so far. He has so far accumulated 135 runs at 16.88(50s: 1). His strike rate reads 123.85.