Washington Sundar Ruled Out of New Zealand T20s Due to Side Strain

• India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the five-match T20 series against New Zealand.
• He sustained a side strain in his left lower rib area while bowling during the first ODI against New Zealand.
• Sundar was previously ruled out of the three-match ODI series due to the same injury.
• The injury puts his participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting February 7, in doubt.
• Tilak Varma is also out of the first three T20s against New Zealand due to a 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 concerns.