Delhi:The Kiwi team has suffered a major setback in the ongoing five-match ODI series between India and New Zealand. New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the fourth and fifth ODI matches. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) gave this information on Monday. Ferguson suffered a minor injury to the calf of his right leg during the T20 International series. He could not even play the first two ODIs, but is still not fully fit.
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Blair Tickner also out of the series
New Zealand's fast bowler Blair Tickner will also not be able to play in the rest of the series. During the second ODI, he suffered a head injury. After this, in the second innings, Matt Fisher was fielded in his place as a concussion substitute. Tickner has now been declared completely recovered from the concussion, but according to ICC rules he will have to stay away from the field for seven days. Christian Clarke has been included in the team in place of Tickner.
Matt Henry will return in the fourth ODI
New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry can make a comeback in the fourth ODI. He was out of the first two matches after a collision with Devon Conway. Whereas, Kyle Jamieson and Matt Henry were to go to the Wellington Test camp after the third ODI, but now both will remain with the team for the fourth match.
Two other players will also be included in the team for the fourth and fifth ODIs. Their names will be announced later.
New Zealand team
The team for the third ODI includes Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Christian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith and Will Young.
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Finn Allen, Dean Foxcroft, Mitchell Haye, Matt Henry and other players have got a place for the fourth ODI. The team for the fifth ODI will be announced soon.
FAQ
Why will Lockie Ferguson not play the last two ODIs against India?
Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the fourth and fifth ODIs due to a calf injury in his right leg. He has not been completely fit.
Who has been included in the New Zealand team in place of Blair Tickner?
Christian Clarke has been included in the New Zealand team in place of Blair Tickner. Tickner will not be able to play due to ICC mandated seven days rest after the concussion.