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Lockie Ferguson Out of Final India ODIs with Calf Injury

Lockie Ferguson Out of Final India ODIs with Calf Injury

New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the remaining two One-Day Internationals against India after failing to recover from a low-grade right-calf tear sustained during the preceding T20I series. Meanwhile, fellow paceman Blair Tickner will serve the ICC mandatory seven-day stand-down period after taking a blow to his helmet during the second ODI in Wellington. Tickner was subbed out for Matt Fisher during that match, and although he was cleared of a concussion, the standard protocol keeps him sidelined for the upcoming two games.

Fast Bowling Adjustments and Test Camp Logistics

In response to the bowling disruptions, Kristian Clarke has been called up to cover for Tickner ahead of the third ODI in Hamilton, accelerating his scheduled arrival for the final two matches. Fast bowler Matt Henry is targeting a return for the fourth ODI at Mount Maunganui. Henry was cleared of a concussion following a pre-series collision with Devon Conway, but he has also been recovering from a low-grade right quadriceps tear suffered in the second T20I.

Henry and Kyle Jamieson were originally scheduled to leave the squad after the third ODI to attend a Test preparation camp in Wellington. Both pacers will now remain with the ODI squad for the fourth game. New Zealand Cricket confirmed that two additional players will be drafted into the setup for the final two matches. Meanwhile, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, and Nathan Smith will travel to Wellington on Wednesday, the day after the Hamilton fixture, to begin preparations for the upcoming Test series.

Must-Win Scenario and Squad Selections

The host nation faces a must-win scenario in the five-match series, trailing India 0-2 after previously dropping the T20I series 2-3. Injury issues have mounted for the Black Caps throughout the tour, with Devon Conway ruled out due to a concussion, while Rachin Ravindra is sidelined by a shoulder injury and Mark Chapman remains unavailable with a hamstring strain.

  • 3rd ODI SquadMitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Will Young.
  • 4th ODI SquadMitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitchell Hay, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Tim Seifert, Will Young.