Big setback for New Zealand! Star player ruled out of India T20I series
New Zealand's cricket team faces further injury setbacks as fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is ruled out of the remainder of the T20I series against India. Matt Fisher has been called up as a replacement, while the team manages the recovery of other key players like Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson.
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Injuries to key personnel impact team performance and squad depth during high-stakes international cricket series.
New Zealand have suffered another injury setback ahead of the fourth T20I against India, with fast bowler Lockie Ferguson ruled out of the remainder of the series and Matt Fisher called up as his replacement.Ferguson sustained an injury to his right calf during the second T20I at Hagley Oval. Scans subsequently confirmed a low-grade tear, with the pacer expected to need around another week of recovery before returning to action, New Zealand Cricket said in a statement on Thursday.The latest blow comes at a time when New Zealand's fast-bowling attack has struggled to contain India's aggressive batting throughout the series. India have already secured an unassailable 3-0 lead, with their batters making light work of the hosts' bowling in all three matches.India chased down 225 in the opening T20I before successfully pursuing a target of 180 in the second match.
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