Washington Sundar Ruled Out of New Zealand T20 Series Due to Side Strain

• Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20 series against New Zealand.
• Sundar sustained a side strain injury while bowling during the first ODI against New Zealand, experiencing pain in his left lower rib.
• He was already out of the ODI series due to the injury, and recovery time for a side strain means he will miss the T20s as well.
• His participation in the T20 World Cup, starting February 7, is now uncertain, raising concerns for the team management.
• Tilak Varma will also miss the first three T20 matches against New Zealand due to a severe groin injury requiring surgery.

Why It Matters: Washington Sundar is out of the New Zealand T20 series with a side strain, raising T20 World Cup doubts.