New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the final two matches of the ongoing five-match ODI series against India. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confirmed that Ferguson has not made a full recovery from a minor tear in his right calf.

He picked up the injury during the T20I leg of the tour and has been unable to regain full fitness in time for the remaining ODIs. Blair Tickner will also be unavailable for the upcoming matches, as he will serve ICC's mandatory seven-day stand-down protocol in the wake of a blow to the helmet during the Wellington ODI.

Meanwhile, New Zealand have brought Kristian Clarke into the squad. The bowling all-rounder, who had already been included for the final two ODIs, has been asked to join the team ahead of the third match in Hamilton as additional cover for Tickner. New Zealand are also hopeful of having Matt Henry back for the fourth ODI, scheduled to take place in Mount Maunganui on Friday. Henry has been recovering from a collision with Devon Conway before the start of the series.

Though he was cleared of concussion, he also suffered a minor tear in his right quadriceps during the second T20I that halted his return to the side. According to NZC, Henry and fast bowler Kyle Jamieson, who were slated to leave the ODI squad after the third match and join New Zealand's Test preparations in Wellington, will continue to stay with the side for the fourth ODI as well.

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, Will Young

New Zealand squad for 4th ODI: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitchell Hay, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Tim Seifert, Will Young