Prasidh Krishna ruled out of 3rd ODI vs West Indies, Kamboj likely replacement
Synopsis
Prasidh Krishna limped off after just five overs in Guwahati and has now been officially ruled out of the third ODI, forcing India to reach into their 'A' camp and pull Anshul Kamboj — who had just taken 3 for 34 — off a red-ball assignment in Puducherry. With a New Zealand multi-format tour on the horizon, the hamstring setback is more than a one-match inconvenience.
Key Takeaways
Prasidh Krishna is ruled out of the third ODI against West Indies due to a hamstring injury .
Anshul Kamboj has been pulled out of the India 'A' vs Australia 'A' red-ball game in Puducherry and is likely to be named as Prasidh's replacement.
Prasidh bowled just five overs during India's eight-wicket win in the second ODI at Guwahati before leaving the field.
Prasidh will travel to Bengaluru to undergo scans at the BCCI Centre of Excellence ; recovery timeline will depend on results.
The injury is a concern ahead of India's multi-format tour of New Zealand , featuring five ODIs and two Tests .
Mohammed Siraj and Nitish Kumar Reddy are potential beneficiaries of Prasidh's absence in the ongoing series.
India pacer Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the third ODI against the West Indies due to a hamstring injury, with fellow pacer Anshul Kamboj likely to be named as his replacement in the squad. According to a source familiar with the development, Prasidh will travel directly to Bengaluru to report at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) for detailed scans and rehabilitation rather than joining the team in Chandigarh.
How the Injury Unfolded
Prasidh opened the bowling for India during their eight-wicket victory in the second ODI at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. He bowled a four-over opening spell, returned for the 31st over, and then walked off the field after sending down just five overs in total, taking no further part in the match.
His sudden exit placed additional burden on India's bowling attack. Team management was forced to turn to the part-time off-spin of Naman Dhir, who bowled 6.1 overs despite himself briefly leaving the field earlier due to cramps.
Kamboj Pulled from India 'A' Game
Kamboj was pulled out of the ongoing red-ball match between India 'A' and Australia 'A' in Puducherry — a move widely seen as preparation for his call-up to the senior squad. In the day's play, Kamboj was replaced in the playing eleven by fast bowler Praful Hinge. Kamboj had taken 3 for 34 in 17.3 overs in the first innings before bowling just two overs in the second innings prior to his departure from Puducherry.
'Prasidh is definitely not playing the third ODI due to the hamstring injury he has picked. He will now report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for further scans, and his recovery timeline will be drawn based on that. For now, Kamboj is likely to be his replacement,' said a source familiar with the development on Thursday.
Broader Concerns for India's Tour Calendar
While Prasidh was not part of the upcoming five-match T20I series against the West Indies beginning 6 October in Lucknow, his injury is a significant concern given India's forthcoming multi-format tour of New Zealand, which includes five ODIs and two Tests.
His absence from the third ODI could potentially open the door for right-arm seamer Mohammed Siraj, who was not included in the first two ODIs of the series. Team management may also reconsider seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was left out of the playing eleven in Guwahati. Both India and the West Indies are scheduled to have reached Chandigarh by Thursday evening for the final ODI.
Point of View
And with India's New Zealand tour featuring five ODIs and two Tests looming, the BCCI will need more than reassuring scan reports before restoring Prasidh to full bowling loads. The stop-gap fix of turning to Naman Dhir's part-time off-spin mid-innings underlines a persistent structural issue: India's ODI bowling depth — outside its first-choice five — remains thin. Kamboj's call-up is promising on current form, but it is a reactive measure, not a plan.
NationPress
1 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has Prasidh Krishna been ruled out of the third ODI?
Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury he sustained during the second ODI in Guwahati, where he bowled just five overs before leaving the field. He will travel to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for detailed scans.
Who is likely to replace Prasidh Krishna in the India squad?
Anshul Kamboj is reportedly likely to be named as Prasidh's replacement. Kamboj was pulled out of India 'A's red-ball game against Australia 'A' in Puducherry ahead of the expected call-up.
Does Prasidh Krishna's injury affect the T20I series against West Indies?
No — Prasidh was not part of India's squad for the five-match T20I series against West Indies beginning 6 October in Lucknow. However, his recovery timeline is a concern for India's upcoming multi-format tour of New Zealand.
What is the BCCI Centre of Excellence?
The BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru is the Board of Control for Cricket in India's dedicated facility for player rehabilitation, fitness, and high-performance training. Injured players report there for scans and structured recovery programmes.
Could Mohammed Siraj or Nitish Kumar Reddy benefit from Prasidh's absence?
Yes — according to reports, Siraj, who missed the first two ODIs, and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was left out of the Guwahati playing eleven, could both be considered by team management to fill the gap left by Prasidh's injury.
