New Zealand T20I Squad vs India Updated [Source: AFP]New Zealand suffered two massive blows ahead of their T20I series against India, as all-rounder Mark Chapman and fast bowler Zak Foulkes were ruled out with injury. Injuries to two key players forced the NZC to amend the New Zealand T20I squad vs India for the five-match series. India's tour of New Zealand 2026 kicks off with a highly anticipated five-match T20I series, starting on October 22. Chapman and Foulkes ruled out; Clarkson and Tickner enter New Zealand T20I squad vs IndiaOn Friday, October 9, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced that Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes have sustained injuries and won't participate in the five-match T20I series against India. Mark Chapman sustained a left hamstring tear during the recently concluded European T20 league. On the other hand, right-arm fast bowler Zak Foulkes developed an injury to his right hip flexor while training with the Canterbury men's team. ALSO READBJ Watling Named New Batting Coach Of New ZealandAll-rounder Josh Clarkson enters the New Zealand T20I squad vs India as Mark Chapman's replacement. Meanwhile, experienced pacer Blair Tickner comes in for Zak Foulkes and will be expected to spearhead the BlackCaps' pace attack alongside Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne and Nathan Smith. "Injuries have ruled Mark Chapman (hamstring) and Zak Foulkes (hip flexor) out of the upcoming Hero VIDA T20I Series Powered by AI+ Nova Smartphone against India. Chapman suffered a left hamstring tear during the European T20 league last month and is on track to be available for the ODIs against India," NZC stated in its official statement. "Foulkes injured his right hip flexor during a recent Canterbury Men’s training and his return to play timeline is still to be determined. Allrounder Josh Clarkson and fast bowler Blair Tickner have been called in to the T20I squad to replace Chapman and Foulkes," the New Zealand board added. How have Josh Clarkson and Blair Tickner performed in T20Is?Josh Clarkson has played 13 T20Is, amassing 151 runs at an average of 25.16 and a strike rate of 132.45. He has also bagged six wickets with his right-arm medium pace bowling. Meanwhile, Blair Tickner has featured in 18 T20I matches in a seven-year-long international career. Known for his death-bowling skills, Tickner has 19 scalps under his belt at an impressive strike rate of 17.9. New Zealand's updated T20I squad vs IndiaMitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Blair TicknerALSO READAfghanistan vs Bangladesh Live Streaming, Live Telecast- Where to Watch One-Off Test Live On TV, OTT, App?
