New Zealand's Chapman, Foulkes ruled out of India T20s through injury

New Zealand batter Mark Chapman and fast-bowler Zak Foulkes have been ruled out of ​the Twenty20 series against India due to ‌injuries, the country’s cricket board (NZC) said on Friday.

New Zealand host India in five T20s, five one-day internationals (ODIs) and ​two tests, with the opening T20 in ​Christchurch on October 22.

Chapman suffered a left hamstring ⁠tear during the European T20 League last ​month but is expected to be available for ​the ODI series against India.

Foulkes injured his right hip flexor during a recent Canterbury men’s training session, with no ​timeline yet set for his return.

All-rounder Josh Clarkson ​and fast bowler Blair Tickner have been added to New ‌Zealand’s ⁠T20 squad as replacements for Chapman and Foulkes.

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“I’m gutted for Mark and Zak and I wish them both a smooth recovery. We’re fortunate to ​be able ​to lean ⁠on the expertise of Josh and Blair. I know they’re both very ​excited to be involved,” coach Rob ​Walter said.

Squad: ⁠Mitchell Santner (C), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, ⁠Bevon ​Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, ​Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner.