Some good news for the New Zealand cricketers with India's in-form opener Gautam Gambhir set to miss the one-day tri-series in Sri Lanka with a groin injury.
The left-hander strained the muscle and is returning home to rest with Virat Kohli named as his replacement.
India open their tri-series against the Black Caps tonight , but it may be mean more to the New Zealanders, who are struggling with the bat, that bowling spearhead Zaheer Khan is already missing along with explosive opener Virender Sehwag.
Both are recovering after shoulder surgery and will be sidelined until after the Champions Trophy in South Africa later this month.
India play Sri Lanka tomorrow with the final slated for September 14 in the short series.