BLACKCAPS all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has dislocated his right shoulder after landing awkwardly while attempting a diving catch during a promotional shoot with Sky in Auckland.
The injury occurred on Wednesday, September 16, while Ravindra was taking part in filming.
BLACKCAPS Performance Manager Mike Sandle said Ravindra landed awkwardly on a safety mat while attempting the catch during filming.
“It was a really unfortunate injury,” said Sandle.
“We’re gutted for Rachin and our key priority is making sure he recovers well and gets back on the field as soon as he can.
“As with all commercial shoots involving our players, the activities were agreed in advance by all parties, with appropriate safety measures in place.
“It was a bit of a freak accident, and we’ll continue to review our processes around events like this in the future.”
Initial assessments by medical specialists on Friday, September 18, cleared the 26-year-old of major structural damage. However, his return-to-play timeline will depend on how he progresses during the first few weeks of rehabilitation.
It remains unclear whether Ravindra will feature in the five-match T20I series against India, which begins on October 22.
BLACKCAPS Head Coach Rob Walter said Ravindra’s long-term fitness remained the priority, particularly with a heavy Test schedule ahead.
“With a heavy schedule of Test cricket in the next six months, we don’t want to rush Rachin back sooner than we need to,” said Walter.
“He’s in great hands in terms of his rehab and we look forward to welcoming him back soon.”
The BLACKCAPS squad for the T20I series against India is expected to be announced next week.
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