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Rachin Ravindra Doubtful for India T20 Series After Shoulder Injury

Rachin Ravindra was the pick of New Zealand's bowlers Robert Cianflone / © AFP/Getty Images

All-rounder Rachin Ravindra dislocated his right shoulder in a promotional shoot in Auckland and is a doubt for next month’s T20 series against India for New Zealand. Ravindra sustained the injury on Wednesday during a commercial shoot with broadcaster Sky in which he was caught by a forward thrower, New Zealand Cricket said in a statement Saturday. The 26-year-old was… Continue reading Rachin Ravindra Doubtful for India T20 Series After Shoulder Injury

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Mark Chapman Moves to Casual Contract to Play in Big Bash League

New Zealand’s Mark Chapman (R) celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the fifth and final Twenty20 match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, on Monday. — AFP

New Zealand batter Mark Chapman has signed a casual contract for the 2026-27 season with New Zealand Cricket, which will enable him to compete in Australia’s Big Bash League and still be available for international duty. He has played 129 games for New Zealand in white-ball cricket. He will now play in the upcoming white-ball action against India, before heading… Continue reading Mark Chapman Moves to Casual Contract to Play in Big Bash League