Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman Out: Who Steps In for New Zealand?

Dr. Annelies De Vos · 2026-11-02

Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra are out of New Zealand's five-match ODI series against India. Both players need more time to recover from injuries, so the team has called in replacements. Tim Seifert, Henry Nicholls, and Dean Foxcroft have been added to the squad. It's a tough break for the Black Caps, but it opens the door for others to shine. ### Injury Updates on Chapman and Ravindra Chapman's left hamstring is the issue. An MRI scan revealed that he needs another two weeks of rehabilitation. He tore the hamstring back in September at the European T20 Premier League. That's a frustrating setback for a player who brings real firepower to the middle order. Ravindra's right shoulder hasn't healed enough for him to field at full capacity. He hurt it during a promotional shoot in September. The team is also keeping his workload in mind with a Test series scheduled for later this month. So they're being cautious, and you can understand why. Head coach Rob Walter said the team is disappointed to lose both players. He mentioned that Chapman is working hard to get back on the field after the two spoke last week. On Ravindra, Walter said the team doesn't want to take any unnecessary risks with the Test series approaching. It's a sensible approach, even if it stings right now. ### New Zealand Squad Changes for India ODIs Seifert, who was originally named only for the last two ODIs, is now part of the squad for the entire series. That's a big vote of confidence for him. Nicholls, who turns 35 this month, joins for the first three matches. He's a seasoned campaigner and brings stability at the top. Nicholls returns after scoring a superb 119 while opening the batting for Canterbury in the Ford Trophy on Saturday. He has played 92 ODIs for New Zealand and was part of the squad that toured the West Indies in July. His experience will be crucial against a strong Indian side. Foxcroft, who is currently playing in the red-ball series between New Zealand A and India A, will link up for the final two games. He's been in good form and deserves this opportunity. It's a nice reward for his consistent performances. Matthew Fisher was initially picked for the last two games only, but he has now been included for the full series as an additional bowling option. Matt Henry, who was ruled out midway through the T20I series against India, joined the ODI squad on Monday. The team management will assess whether he is fit to play. So there's still a bit of wait-and-see there. ### New Zealand's Updated ODI Squad The first three ODIs will be played by Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Will Young, and Blair Tickner. The squad for the last two ODIs includes Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Duffy, Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Hay (wicketkeeper), Nick Kelly, Seifert (wicketkeeper), Tickner, and Young. The first ODI will be played at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday, November 4. India's squad for the series has also seen changes, with Ishan Kishan set to serve as vice-captain for the fourth and fifth games once Test players depart to join the red-ball group. So there's plenty of intrigue around this series. > "It's never easy to lose two key players, but it's a chance for others to step up and show what they can do." – A sentiment shared by many fans. For more cricket news and updates, visit JeetWin Blog!