Rachin Ravindra's Replacement - Players Who Can Get Into New Zealand T20I Squad vs India

Rachin Ravindra for New Zealand - (Source: AFP)On Saturday, September 19, New Zealand dealt a heavy blow as their star all-rounder Rachin Ravindra dislocated his shoulder. The 26-year-old suffered a dislocated right shoulder while attempting a diving catch during a promotional shoot in Auckland earlier this week.The injury has put Rachin’s availability in doubt for upcoming India vs New Zealand T20Is. Notably, the Men in Blue will tour the Kiwis for a five-match T20I series from Oct 22 – Nov 01, 2026. The Kiwis are sweating hard over Ravindra’s fitness, but they are also ready with their back-up.Not having Rachin Ravindra against India will be a big void to fill for the Blackcaps, but they have great talent in the mix. Therefore, this article will shed light on 3 players New Zealand can sign for India T20Is.1. Josh ClarksonJosh Clarkson is one name that can get into the New Zealand squad against India in Rachin Ravindra’s absence. The 29-year-old has been active in the T20I setup since the 2026 T20I World Cup. Clarkson made his New Zealand T20I debut in 2024 and has played 13 innings. The star all-rounder played 8 matches in 2024, and then was pushed out of the scheme of things. However, he returned to the New Zealand side after the T20 World Cup 2026.For India, New Zealand will name a strong side, and Rachin would have been in there. However, in his absence, Josh Clarkson can be a good pick. Talking about his stats, the right-handed batter has 151 runs with the bat and six wickets to his name. Also Read: Rachin Ravindra's Freak Injury Makes Him Doubtful For India vs New Zealand T20IsClarkson had a great Ford Trophy 2025-26, where he scored 293 runs in 11 innings and picked up 23 wickets in 12 innings. 2. Cole McChoncieCole McChoncie is another star to keep an eye on. The star all-rounder rose to prominence when he replaced Michael Bracewell for the T20 World Cup 2026. McChoncie made his T20I debut in 2021, but the current year has been the best one for him. In 2026, McChoncie has played 9 T20Is, scoring 89 runs and taking 5 wickets. The 34-year-old was also part of the Ford Trophy 2025-26, where he took 6 wickets in 7 innings and scored 125 runs in 5 innings, averaging 62.50 with the bat. 3. Jesse TashkoffNew Zealand can also hand a maiden call-up to Jesse Tashkoff. The 25-year-old impressed the selectors with 476 runs in 14 innings, with an average of 34.00 in the Plunket 2025-26 series. He also took 2 wickets in four innings, bowling at an economy of 6.47. With the ball, Jesse impressed during the Ford Trophy 2025-26, where he took 11 wickets in 9 innings, and an economy of 6.04. Talking about Tashkoff, he is also part of New Zealand's Under-19 team, making it more realistic for him to earn international call-up. Also Read: New Twist In Brydon Carse Case; Derbyshire Police Issues Fresh Verdict