Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20 International against New Zealand after sustaining a low-grade right adductor strain during the series opener, with the BCCI and medical staff currently monitoring his recovery and fitness

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20 International against New Zealand after sustaining a low-grade right adductor strain during the series opener, with the BCCI and medical staff currently monitoring his recovery and fitness

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20 International against New Zealand after sustaining a low-grade right adductor strain during the series opener, with the BCCI and medical staff currently monitoring his recovery and fitness

Ishan Kishan injury update: In a major blow to the Indian cricket team, India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20 International against New Zealand.

"Ishan Kishan will miss the second T20I against New Zealand owing to an injury sustained in the series opener on Thursday. The BCCI confirmed in a statement that Kishan is ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand due to a low-grade right adductor strain, which he picked up during the first T20I of the series," ICC announced.

The team's medical staff is monitoring his recovery, but it has not yet announced an official return date. Kishan had featured in a historic win for India, as they chased down their highest-ever total in men's T20I history.

What is an adductor strain?

Commonly known as a groin strain, this injury is caused when one or more of the inner thigh muscles—or their connecting tendons—are stretched, overloaded, or torn. The adductor muscles are located on the inner thigh and play an important role in movements such as running, changing direction and maintaining balance.

There are three grades of strain based on the severity:

  • Grade 1 (mild).
  • Grade 2 (moderate).
  • Grade 3 (severe).

These injuries are common among athletes. Although the injury is described as low-grade, the Indian team management will want to assess his fitness before deciding on his participation in the remaining matches.

What are the symptoms?

According to the Cleveland Clinic, groin strain symptoms include:

  • Pain
  • Difficulty moving your leg or hip
  • Muscle weakness
  • Bruising or discoloration
  • Swelling
  • Muscle spasms

How long does it take to recover?

The BCCI has not provided a specific timeline for his recovery. However, a groin strain lasts depends on how severe the original injury is. Most people need a month or two to fully heal after a mild or moderate groin strain (grade 1 or grade 2). Severe groin strains (grade 3) and chronic strains (straining the same muscle multiple times) can take several months to heal, as per experts at the Cleveland Clinic. 

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