New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the T20I series against Australia at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui after suffering a facial laceration during a training mishap.

New Zealand Cricket said on Wednesday that Ravindra had collided with a boundary hoarding during fielding practice and needed "intricate stitching" for the injury to his upper lip and nose.

Head coach Rob Walter said the team felt for Ravindra.

"We're all really disappointed for Rachin to be forced to miss the series," Walter said in an NZC statement.

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