Delhi:Before the start of the five-match ODI series against India, the New Zealand cricket team has suffered two major setbacks. Actually, star all-rounders Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman are out of the entire series due to injuries. New Zealand Cricket gave this information on Monday.

The ODI series between New Zealand and India will begin with the match played at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday.

The second (7 November) and third matches (10 November) will be held in Wellington and Hamilton, while the last two matches will be held in Tauranga on 13 and 15 November respectively.

Rachin Ravindra and Chapman out of ODI series

Rachin's right shoulder injury has not completely healed, due to which he cannot field to his full capacity on the field. At the same time, Mark Chapman has a muscle injury in his left leg. After the MRI examination, doctors have advised him to take rest for 2 more weeks.

Changes in New Zealand team

Henry Nicholls and Dean Foxcroft have been included in the team in place of injured players.

Nicholls will be available for the first three ODIs, while Foxcroft will play in the last two matches.

Nicholls scored 119 runs for Canterbury in the Ford Trophy match against Wellington Firebirds. This was his 13th century in List A cricket. Foxcroft will join the team after completing New Zealand A's Test series against India A. Tim Seifert, who was earlier selected for the fourth and fifth ODIs, will now be available for the entire series.

Keeping an eye on Matt Henry's fitness

Fast bowler Matt Henry will join the team on Monday.

He suffered a muscle injury during the T20 series against India. The decision on playing will be taken after assessing his fitness. Matt Fisher will also be with the team for the entire series, whereas he was initially selected only for the last two ODIs.

New Zealand head coach Rob Walter expressed disappointment over the exclusion of both players. He said that Rachin and Chapman are important for the team, but it is important for the players to achieve complete fitness.

New Zealand squad for ODI series against India:

For first 3 ODIs: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Will Young, Blair Tickner.

For 4th and 5th ODI: Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Christian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Lockie Ferguson, Mitch Hay (wk), Nick Kelly, Tim Seifert (wk), Blair Tickner, Will Young.