Will O'Rourke to miss India series due to injuries
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 3:03 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026

New Zealand bowler Will O'Rourke will not participate in the upcoming series against India as he rehabilitates from hamstring and calf injuries. The decision to rest him is precautionary, focusing on his readiness for the four-Test tour of Australia scheduled for December and January. O'Rourke's absence could alter New Zealand's bowling dynamics as they prepare for the India series.
- •O'Rourke is sidelined due to hamstring and calf injuries.
- •He is being rested to focus on rehabilitation.
- •His absence is precautionary for the upcoming Australia Tests.
- •New Zealand prepares for the India series without O'Rourke.
- 3:03 AMESPNcricinfo — Will O'Rourke to miss India series to rehabilitate from hamstring, calf injuries
"The New Zealand quick is being rested as a precautionary measure with one eye on the four-Test tour of Australia in December-January
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