Before the match against India, New Zealand got a big setback, this big player found it difficult to play

Martin Guptill Injury Update: India’s next match in the ICC 2021 T20 World Cup Cup is to be held on Sunday, 31 October. Even before this match, the New Zealand team has suffered a big setback. Actually, New Zealand opener Martin Guptill is difficult to play against India due to injury to his toe. If sources are to be believed, Guptill will not be a part of the Kiwi team in this match. In view of this, New Zealand may have to suffer in the big match with India.

Guptill scored 20 runs in 17 balls in the match between New Zealand and Pakistan on the ground of Sharjah played on Tuesday. In the power play of the match, Guptill suffered a toe injury on a ball from Haris Rauf. New Zealand team lost this match to Pakistan by five wickets.

After the match, New Zealand coach Gary Stead said, “Guptill, who was injured towards the end of the game, looked a bit uncomfortable and we are monitoring his injury.” It is difficult to say about the injury in the next 24 to 48 hours. At the same time, New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is already injured due to muscle problem and that is why he did not play in the match against Pakistan.

Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson ruled out of the tournament

Even before the match against Pakistan, New Zealand had suffered a major setback. Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson was ruled out of the tournament due to injury before the match against Pakistan on Tuesday. In his place, Adam Milne will be included in the 15-member team after getting approval from the Technical Committee of the International Cricket Council (ICC). According to New Zealand Cricket (NZC), Ferguson, 30, felt pain in his right calf after training on Monday night. After this an MRI scan was done, which revealed the injury. According to the board, it will take three to four weeks for Ferguson to recover from the injury.