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The test series between India and New Zealand is starting from 16 October. The first match of the series between the two teams will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Before the start of this match, the Kiwi team is under tension, fast bowler Ben Sears is out of the series due to injury. New Zealand Cricket has informed that Sears will not be able to take part in the Test series against India due to a knee injury.
Jacob Duffy was included in the team
New Zealand has included Jacob Duffy in his place in the team. Sears, 26, complained of left knee pain during the recent series against Sri Lanka, following which he was examined in New Zealand last week. The scan revealed his injury, after which the team management decided to keep him out of the India tour.
Duffy has not yet made his test debut
New Zealand Cricket also sought medical advice in this regard and expressed hope that this fast bowler could make a place in the team, but the doctors advised New Zealand Cricket to keep him out of the Test series. Duffy, who was included in the team in his place, will reach India on Tuesday. He has not played any test for New Zealand yet.
We're disappointed for Ben-Steed
Duffy has so far played 6 ODI and 14 T20 International matches for his country. Sears told New Zealand coach Gary Stead that his exit was disappointing. Stead admitted that Duffy has a chance to make his debut in the Test format on the India tour. “We are obviously disappointed for Ben, who has had a strong start to his career over the summer,” Stead said. It remains to be seen how long we'll be without him, but hopefully he'll be back soon.