IND vs NZ: Washington Sundar may be out of ODI series, Harshit Rana gives big update on injury

Sanjeev Kumar

khelja|12-01-2026

Sundar may be out – Report (Photo: PTI)

Washington Sundar Injury: Team India's spin all-rounder Washington Sundar may be out of the ODI series against New Zealand. Sundar was injured while bowling during the first ODI played in Vadodara, after which now there are reports that his playing in the remaining two matches is in danger. The question is what happened to Washington Sundar? What kind of injury has he suffered and what is his condition at present? Answering these questions, Team India's fast bowler Harshit Rana gave a big update after the match in Vadodara.

When did Washington Sundar get injured?

Washington Sundar got injured while bowling. Just when he was bowling his 5th over, he felt a stretch, due to which he became uncomfortable. He started feeling severe pain and bowed down on the field, after which the team's support staff reached the field to check him. After some time Sundar went out of the field. Washington Sundar bowled a total of 5 overs, in which he did not take any wicket for 27 runs.

However, after that injury, when Team India needed his batting, he came out on the field to play without worrying about the pain. Washington Sundar remained unbeaten after scoring 7 runs on 7 balls. Sundar, who came to bat at number 8, spent a total of 17 minutes at the crease.

What update did Harshit Rana give on Washington Sundar's injury?

Now Harshit Rana has given a big update on Washington Sundar's injury. He said in the post match press conference that Sundar has a side strain. He was in a lot of pain while batting. The medical team is constantly monitoring his injury. We will give further updates on whatever happens.

Washington Sundar may be out of the series- report

At present, Harshit Rana has not said anything about Sundar being out of the ODI series. But, many media reports are indicating that he may be out of the remaining two matches of the ODI series. If this happens, Sundar will become the second player after Rishabh Pant to be ruled out of the ODI series against New Zealand. Jurel has been included in Team India in place of Pant. It remains to be seen that if Sundar is also out, then who is included as his replacement.