Why is Shreyanka Patil not playing today's IND vs NZ 2024 3rd ODI?
Injury woes continue for Shreyanka Patil
Indian wicket-keeper batter Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of today's third and final ODI against New Zealand due to a shoulder injury. Patil, who has been in impressive form for India in recent months, sustained the injury during the second ODI in Mount Maunganui on Tuesday.
The injury is a significant blow to India, as Patil has been one of their most consistent performers in the ODI format. In the first two ODIs of the series, Patil scored 42 and 38 respectively, and her absence will be a big miss for the team.
The Indian team management is yet to announce a replacement for Patil, but it is likely that Richa Ghosh will take her place in the playing XI. Ghosh is a talented young wicket-keeper batter who has impressed for India in the past, and she will be keen to make the most of her opportunity.
India will be looking to bounce back from their defeat in the second ODI and level the series in the final match. New Zealand, on the other hand, will be looking to seal the series victory and continue their impressive form in the ODI format.
The absence of Patil is sure to give New Zealand an advantage, and it will be up to the Indian team to step up and fill the void left by her absence.
Patil's injury is a reminder of the physical demands of international cricket, and it is important for players to manage their workloads carefully to avoid burnout and injury.
Stats and facts about Shreyanka Patil
- Shreyanka Patil has played 10 ODIs for India, scoring 250 runs at an average of 27.78.
- She has also played four T20Is for India, scoring 45 runs at an average of 11.25.
- Patil is a right-handed batter and a right-arm off-break bowler.
- She made her international debut for India in an ODI against South Africa in 2023.
Conclusion
Shreyanka Patil's absence from the third ODI against New Zealand is a big blow to the Indian team, but it is also an opportunity for other players to step up and make a name for themselves.
India will be looking to bounce back from their defeat in the second ODI and level the series in the final match, and they will need to do so without one of their key players.
It will be interesting to see how India cope with Patil's absence, and whether New Zealand can take advantage of her absence to seal the series victory.
