Senior India opener KL Rahul was ruled out of the two-Test series against New Zealand due to a muscle strain in his left thigh.

Suryakumar Yadav, who was a part of India's Test squad that travelled to England, has been added to the side. The opening Test is scheduled to begin from November 25. "Team India batsman KL Rahul has sustained a muscle strain on his left thigh and has been ruled out of the upcoming 2-match Paytm Test series against New Zealand," BCCI said in a release.