Who will replace injured Shreyas Iyer in 1st ODI playing XI against New Zealand?

Sports Tak Staff Publish on: January 17, 2023

Shreyas Iyer picked up a back injury during Sri Lanka series and will be heading to NCA for rehabilitation

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India's no.4 specialist Shreyas Iyer has scored 473 runs last 10 ODI innings at an average of 59.12 including 1 ton and fifty each

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It is a big blow for India as in-form KL Rahul will also miss ODI series. Rahul asked for leave from BCCI to get married

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In Shreyas’ absence, Madhya Pradesh batter Rajat Patidar has been added to the ODI squad against the Kiwis

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But India’s T20I speciallist Suryakumar Yadav is likely to play in the first ODI given his recent form in shortest format

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However, it is not clear whether Suryakumar Yadav will bat at no.4 or no.5 as he was sent at no.7 in 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka

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Ishan Kishan can also play at no.4 position if India lose their top-order early against Tim Southee-led bowling attack

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So far, Suryakumar has scored 388 runs from 16 ODI innings at an average of 29.84 including two fifties

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