Chapman and Foulkes ruled out as New Zealand add Clarkson and Tickner for India T20Is

Auckland: New Zealand have suffered a double injury blow, with Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against India, beginning in Christchurch on October 22.Mark Chapman (hamstring) and Zak Foulkes (hip flexor) have been ruled out of the T20Is against India with injuries.All-rounder Josh Clarkson and seamer Blair Tickner have been named replacements. pic.twitter.com/jrEEHy1FM3— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) October 9, 2026 Chapman is recovering from a left hamstring tear sustained during the European T20 League last month, while pacer Foulkes injured his right hip flexor during a recent Canterbury training session.The 32-year-old Chapman, a left-handed batter who has played 113 T20Is, is on track to return for the subsequent ODI series against India. Foulkes, however, has no confirmed return-to-play timeline.Adam Gilchrist Spotted Playing School Cricket In Pakistan, Smashes Hundred; Watch VIDEO Clarkson and Tickner named replacements All-rounder Josh Clarkson and fast bowler Blair Tickner have been drafted into the squad as replacements for the injured duo.New Zealand head coach Rob Walter acknowledged that losing the two players was a significant setback ahead of the T20I series."I’m gutted for Mark and Zak and I wish them both a smooth recovery,” said Walter. “We’re fortunate to be able to lean on the expertise of Josh and Blair. I know they’re both very excited to be involved in what’s shaping up to be an epic T20 series.”India Vs West Indies 2nd T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Streaming On TV And Online Series schedule and New Zealand squad NEW ZEALAND v INDIA T20I SQUADS 202622 OCT – 1 NOV 2026#NZvIND pic.twitter.com/F2TNtUPYBx— CAPTAIN SUII (@VKBA1856) October 6, 2026 The series will conclude in Hamilton on November 1.New Zealand T20I squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

New Zealand have made two changes to their T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against India after Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes were ruled out with injuries. Allrounder Josh Clarkson and fast bowler Blair Tickner have been called up to replace the injured players. The series is scheduled to begin on October 22.

New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said he was grateful to be able to bring Blair Tickner and Josh Clarkson into the squad.