Lockie Ferguson ruled out of fourth and fifth India ODIs; Kristian Clarke replaces Blair Tickner in New Zealand squad
New Zealand has been forced to make changes to its lineup ahead of the final matches against India as injuries continue to affect the squad. Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson will miss the last two encounters after failing to recover from a right calf issue picked up during the preceding T20I matches, while Blair Tickner is also sidelined following a head knock that triggered a mandatory seven-day concussion stand-down period.
Kristian Clarke has been brought into the team as a replacement for Tickner to bolster the bowling attack. Additionally, Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson will remain with the group for the fourth fixture rather than departing for the Test camp in Wellington as originally planned, with Henry returning to contention after missing the opening games due to a collision with Devon Conway.
