Rachin Ravindra doubtful for India series after shoulder dislocation in Auckland shoot
New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra suffered a shoulder dislocation during a promotional shoot in Auckland on Wednesday and is now a doubt for the upcoming T20 series against India.
Injury details from commercial filming
Ravindra, 26, dislocated his right shoulder while attempting to take a diving catch. Medical specialists have cleared him of major structural damage but his return timeline remains uncertain. The incident occurred during an event involving the host broadcaster Sky.
Team reaction and safety review
Performance manager Mike Sandle described the event as a freak accident that happened despite agreed safety measures. New Zealand Cricket stated they will continue to review their processes around future events like this. The team expressed that they are gutted for the player's situation.
Upcoming schedule and formats
New Zealand will host India in five T20 matches starting on October 22. This is followed by five One-Day Internationals and two Tests later that month. The injury impacts preparations for this home series across all three formats.
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