Blair Tickner ruled out as New Zealand make further changes to ODI squad against India

New Zealand have made further changes to their squad for the remaining matches of the five-match ODI series against India, with fast bowlers Blair Tickner and Lockie Ferguson ruled out. Matt Henry will also miss the third ODI as he continues his recovery from an injury.

Tickner sustained an injury after being struck by a ball while batting during the second ODI in Wellington. He will miss the next two matches, with Northern Districts fast bowler Kristian Clarke called up to the squad as his replacement.

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Although Tickner has been cleared of concussion, he must complete the International Cricket Council's (ICC) mandatory seven-day stand-down period after Matt Fisher replaced him in the playing XI during the second ODI. In a statement, New Zealand Cricket confirmed Clarke's inclusion to provide bowling cover for Tickner.

Lockie Ferguson ruled out of remaining ODI matches

Meanwhile, Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the fourth and fifth ODIs as he continues his recovery from a low-grade right-calf strain sustained during the T20I series.

Matt Henry is also unavailable for Tuesday's third ODI in Hamilton. The fast bowler sustained an injury during a training session following a collision with teammate Devon Conway. After being reassessed in Wellington, Henry was advised to target a return for the fourth ODI.

New Zealand make further changes to squad for India ODIs

New Zealand have also revised their plans for the upcoming matches, with Henry and Kyle Jamieson set to remain with the ODI squad for the fourth game instead of joining the Test camp after the third ODI.

The hosts are yet to announce their squad for the fifth and final ODI. However, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips and Nathan Smith will leave for Wellington on Wednesday to begin preparations for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship series against India. The five players will therefore be unavailable for the final ODI.

Two players are expected to be added to the New Zealand squad across the fourth and fifth matches. India currently lead the five-match ODI series 2-0, with the third match scheduled to take place in Hamilton on Tuesday.

New Zealand squad for 3rd ODI

Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith and Will Young.

New Zealand squad for 4th ODI

Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Tim Seifert and Will Young.