Ravindra and Chapman ruled out of India ODIs

Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra have been ruled out of the five-match ODI series against India. An MRI scan showed that Chapman's left hamstring required another two weeks of rehabilitation while Ravindra's right shoulder needed more time before he can field at full capacity. Ravindra had injured his shoulder during a promo shoot while Chapman had suffered a hamstring tear at the European T20 Premier League, both in September.

New Zealand have now added Tim Seifert, originally part of the last two ODIs, for the entire series while Henry Nicholls, who will turn 35 this month, has been brought in for the first three matches. Dean Foxcroft, who is currently part of the red-ball series between New Zealand A and India A, will join the ODI squad for the last two matches.

"Everyone knows what an asset Mark and Rachin are to this side so it's a shame they have to miss this series," New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said. "I caught up with Mark last week and although he's disappointed he's working hard to get back on the field.

"With Rachin, his shoulder hasn't quite recovered to a position where he could field comfortably in white-ball cricket, so with the Test series later this month we don't want to take any undue risks."

Nicholls' recall is timely as he made 119 while opening the batting for Canterbury in the Ford Trophy on Saturday. He is capped 92 times in ODIs, having been part of New Zealand's tour to West Indies in July.

Matt Henry, who was ruled out midway through the T20I series against India, joined the squad and his readiness to play will be assessed. As a result, Matthew Fisher, who was named only for the last two games originally, has been included for the full series as an additional bowling option.

The first ODI will be played at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday (November 4).

First three ODIs: Mitchell Santner (capt), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Will Young, Blair Tickner

Last two ODIs: Mitchell Santner (capt), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Hay (wk), Nick Kelly, Tim Seifert (wk), Blair Tickner, Will Young