New Zealand will go into the rest of the five match ODI series against India without two of their fast bowlers. New Zealand Cricket confirmed on Monday, 9 November 2026, that Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the fourth and fifth ODIs and Blair Tickner will miss the third and fourth ODIs, with Kristian Clarke called up as cover ahead of the third ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton on 10 November.

Ferguson fails to recover from calf tear

Lockie Ferguson has not recovered from a low grade tear in his right calf, which he sustained during the T20I series against India, according to New Zealand Cricket. The injury rules him out of the fourth and fifth ODIs at Mount Maunganui, ending his involvement in the series. Ferguson had already missed the start of the ODI series because of the same injury. New Zealand Cricket said in its statement that he has not regained full fitness in time for the remaining 50 over fixtures. His absence adds to a long injury list that has troubled the home side through the tour. India lead the five match series 2-0, after winning the first two rain affected ODIs in Auckland and Wellington on the Duckworth Lewis Stern method.

Tickner cleared of concussion but must stand down

Blair Tickner was struck by a ball while batting during the second ODI in Wellington on 7 November 2026. He was replaced in the playing XI by Matt Fisher as a concussion substitute. New Zealand Cricket said Tickner has since been cleared of concussion. However, because he was replaced in the XI by Fisher, he is required to follow the International Cricket Council mandatory seven day stand down period from the date of the match before returning to international cricket. That rules him out of the third ODI on 10 November and the fourth ODI on 13 November.

Kristian Clarke called up as cover

Northern Districts fast bowler Kristian Clarke, 25, has been added to the squad as cover for Tickner ahead of the third ODI in Hamilton. Clarke had already been named in the squad for the last two ODIs. Matt Henry will also miss the third ODI in Hamilton as he continues his recovery from an injury sustained in a collision with teammate Devon Conway during training, according to New Zealand Cricket. The home side has now had a string of injuries right through the tour, having already lost the preceding T20I series 2-3.

What it means for the Hamilton ODI

The third ODI will be played at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, starting at 7:30 AM IST. India can seal the series with a win, taking an unassailable 3-0 lead with two games to spare. New Zealand, who trail 0-2, must win to keep the series alive. The squad for the fifth and final ODI is yet to be announced by New Zealand Cricket.