O'Rourke ruled out of India series to recover for Australia tour
Will O'Rourke misses India's Test series to recover from hamstring and calf injuries before December's Australia tour.
New Zealand fast bowler Will O'Rourke will miss next month's home Test series against India. He needs more time to recover from a hamstring tear and calf strain.
O'Rourke hurt his left hamstring during June's Test series win over England. He then re-injured his calf in late August.
The 25-year-old wants to be fit for New Zealand's four-Test tour of Australia. It starts December 9 in Perth.
Coach Rob Walter said the team is taking a conservative approach. They want to make sure O'Rourke can bowl fully before he returns.
O'Rourke was set to play in the Test series against India. But medical discussions led to a decision to extend his recovery time.
Pace bowling will be important for New Zealand in coming months. So the careful approach is worth it.
- 25
- Age
- June Test vs England
- First injury
- December 9, Perth
- Australia tour start
- Five T20, five ODI, two Test
- India series matches
Why it mattersO'Rourke is a key bowler for New Zealand's Test team. His fitness shapes how strongly they'll compete in Australia's summer.
AustraliaO'Rourke's recovery status affects the intensity of New Zealand's challenge in the December-January Test series on Australian soil.
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