Double Blow for New Zealand in ODI Series Against India, Two Star Players Ruled Out

New Delhi: New Zealand's troubles in the ODI series against India are showing no signs of abating. The team is constantly facing the problem of injured players. Now fast bowlers Lockie Ferguson and Blair Tickner are out of the last two ODI matches. Ferguson has not fully recovered from a calf injury, while Tickner has been rested for seven days after being hit on the helmet by a ball during the Wellington ODI.

New Zealand Cricket on Monday gave information about the availability of both the players. Ferguson suffered a right calf injury during the T20 International series. He is not fully fit yet. At the same time, Tickner has been declared cured of concussion, but according to ICC rules, he will have to complete a stand-down period of seven days. Because of this he will also not be able to play the next two ODIs.

Who got the chance in place of Lockie Ferguson and Tickner?

After the exclusion of two players, New Zealand has included Christian Clarke in the team. Bowling all-rounder Clarke has been called as cover for Tickner before the third ODI. He was earlier selected in the team for the last two matches but will now be available from the third match only.

Apart from this, fast bowler Matt Henry has been advised to return to the team for the fourth ODI. Henry and Kyle Jamieson were to join the Test camp in Wellington after the third ODI, but now both will stay with the team till the fourth match.

Which players will go to Wellington to prepare for the Test series?

Five New Zealand players will leave for Wellington on Wednesday, a day after the third ODI, to prepare for the Test series. These include Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips and Nathan Smith. New Zealand Cricket has also confirmed the inclusion of two more players in the squad for the last two ODI matches.

How is New Zealand's position in the series against India?

The New Zealand team is currently trailing 2-0 in the ODI series. His problems have increased further due to continuous injuries to players. Earlier, Devon Conway was out of the series due to concussion. At the same time, Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman are not available due to hamstring injury.

Earlier, India had also won the T20 series by 3-2. In such a situation, New Zealand faces the challenge of making a comeback in the ODI series, but injuries to the players have spoiled the balance of the team.

What is New Zealand's squad for the third and fourth ODIs?

Squad for the third ODI: 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.

Squad for the fourth ODI: Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Christian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitchell Hay, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Tim Seifert and Will Young.