New Zealand have been dealt a blow ahead of their upcoming home series against India after batter Rachin Ravindra was ruled out of the five-match T20 series following a dislocated right shoulder sustained during a promotional shoot. Adam Milne and Michael Bracewell return to the 16-man squad after missing New Zealand's runner-up finish at this year's T20 World Cup through injury, with 13 members of that tournament squad retained. The T20 series opens in Christchurch on October 22, ahead of five ODIs and two Tests, with Ravindra expected to recover in time for the ODI leg of the tour.