New Zealand’s problems are continuing to mount in the five-match ODI series against India. Three of the team’s leading fast bowlers are struggling with injuries and fitness-related issues. Blair Tickner has been ruled out of the next two ODI matches, while Lockie Ferguson will not be able to play the full series. Matt Henry will also be unavailable for the third ODI. In these circumstances, New Zealand have made changes to their bowling department and included Christian Clarke in the squad.
Tickner was struck on the head by the ball while batting during the second ODI played in Wellington. Although he has been cleared of concussion, Matt Fisher was brought in as his replacement during the match, meaning Tickner must follow the International Cricket Council’s mandatory seven-day rest rule. For this reason, he will not be able to play the next two matches.
On the other hand, Ferguson has not fully recovered from a minor injury to the muscle in his right calf. He has been ruled out of the fourth and fifth ODIs. Matt Henry was injured after colliding with teammate Devon Conway during training. He has been rested for the third ODI and has been given a target of returning by the fourth match.
India have a chance to win the series
The Indian team has won the first two matches and leads the five-match series 2-0. The third ODI will be played on November 10 in Hamilton. The match will be extremely important for New Zealand, because if they lose, India will seal the series.
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