Why Prasidh Krishna is trending in India
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Prasidh Krishna is trending because he is expected to miss India’s five-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting 4 November 2026, after not fully recovering from a hamstring injury. The 30-year-old fast bowler is set for fitness checks on 1–2 November, and India may prefer to save him for the Test series instead.
Key facts
- ODI series vs New Zealand begins on 4 November 2026
- Prasidh Krishna is not fully recovered from a hamstring injury
- Fitness tests are scheduled for 1–2 November at Bengaluru
- Auqib Nabi is in contention to replace him
- India may preserve Krishna for the Test matches
What happened
As of 28 October 2026, Prasidh Krishna is expected to miss India’s five-match ODI series against New Zealand because he has not fully recovered from a hamstring injury. The injury happened during India’s recent home ODI series against the West Indies.
Reports say Krishna was selected conditionally for the first three ODIs, but his participation depended on a fitness clearance. He is now scheduled for match simulations and a fitness test on 1–2 November at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
Why this is trending
This story is drawing attention because it affects India’s pace-bowling plans just days before the New Zealand series begins on 4 November. Krishna has been seen as an important part of India’s fast-bowling set-up, so any absence changes the squad balance.
The news has also brought Auqib Nabi into focus. The Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler is in contention to replace Krishna after impressing for India A against New Zealand A, including in a red-ball match at Lincoln.
India’s current plan
A BCCI source said Krishna is recovering well, but the team management and selectors reportedly want him fully fit for the upcoming Test matches. In other words, India appears to value him more for the Tests than for an early return in the ODI series.
That is why the reported preference is to protect his recovery rather than risk him too soon in white-ball cricket. The main decision point is expected to come after the 1–2 November fitness checks.
What to watch next
The key date is 1–2 November, when Krishna is expected to undergo match simulations and a fitness test in Bengaluru. If he passes, there could still be a late call on his availability.
There is one complication: reports differ slightly. Several outlets say he is ruled out, while another says the final decision could come after the tests. As of now, the BCCI had not officially announced a replacement in the available reporting.
Frequently asked
Why is Prasidh Krishna trending today?
He is trending because he may miss India’s ODI series against New Zealand after a hamstring injury. The uncertainty over his fitness and a possible replacement has made the story widely searched.
Is Prasidh Krishna ruled out of the New Zealand ODIs?
Several reports say he is expected to miss the five-match ODI series. However, one report says the final decision could still follow the 1–2 November fitness tests.
When is Prasidh Krishna’s fitness test?
He is scheduled for match simulations and a fitness test on 1–2 November 2026 at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
Who can replace Prasidh Krishna?
Auqib Nabi is in contention to replace him. He impressed for India A against New Zealand A, especially in a red-ball match at Lincoln.
Sources
- [1] indiatoday.in
- [2] freepressjournal.in
- [3] crictracker.com
- [4] news24online.com
- [5] hindi.news24online.com
- [6] indiatv.in
- [7] bhaskar.com
- [8] ibc24.in
- [9] cricketaddictor.com
- [10] sports.ndtv.com
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