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New Zealand call in Kristian Clarke as Blair Tickner's cover ahead of 3rd ODI against India; Ferguson out of last two matches
- Fast bowler Kristian Clarke has been called up to the New Zealand squad as cover for Blair Tickner ahead of the 3rd ODI against India in Hamilton on Tuesday.
- Tickner was struck by a ball while batting during the second ODI and must serve the ICC's mandatory seven-day stand-down period before returning to international cricket.
- India leads 2-0 in the five-match rubber, with the home team battling multiple injury concerns while New Zealand's top batters struggle for consistent runs in challenging conditions.
- While India is unlikely to tinker with their winning combination, head coach Gautam Gambhir may revisit his deployment of Axar Patel at No.5 in the middle order.
- Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls will depart for Wellington on Wednesday to begin Test preparations, with both senior batters seeking to regain confidence before the longer-format series.
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New Zealand Face New Injury Blows As Two Star Pacers Ruled Out Of 3rd, 4th ODIs vs India
New Zealand's pace-bowling resources have taken another hit ahead of the remaining matches of the ODI series against India, with Lockie Ferguson and Blair Tickner set to miss the final two games due to fitness and concussion-related protocols.
·New Delhi, India
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The Indian team, having won both opening matches, leads the five-match series 2-0. The third ODI in Hamilton will provide India with a chance to seal the series. Meanwhile, the Kiwis, struggling with a persistent injury crisis, face a daunting challenge to make a comeback.
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