Injured New Zealand made further changes to the lineup for the 3rd and 4th ODIs against India

Clarke will join the squad ahead of Tuesday’s third ODI as New Zealand look to manage a growing list of injury problems. Ferguson, meanwhile, has failed to recover fully from a low-grade tear in his right calf, which he sustained during the T20I series against India. New Zealand Cricket has confirmed that the fast bowler will miss the fourth and fifth ODIs.

Tickner’s availability also remains uncertain after he was hit by the ball while batting during the second ODI. Although he has been cleared of concussion, the fast bowler must complete the ICC’s mandatory seven-day stand-down period from the date of the match before he can return to international cricket. Matt Fisher replaced him in the playing eleven for the remainder of the match.

New Zealand also provided an update on Matt Henry, who suffered a head injury after colliding with Devon Conway in Auckland. Henry was initially cleared of concussion but was re-assessed in Wellington and has now been advised to target the fourth ODI.

The development also prompted a change in the team’s preparation for the last two matches. Henry and Kyle Jamieson, who were originally scheduled to join the Test squad in Wellington after the third ODI, will remain with the ODI group for the fourth match.

Meanwhile, five players will leave the ODI squad on Wednesday to begin preparations for the upcoming Test series against India. Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips and Nathan Smith will travel to Wellington, with New Zealand set to announce their Test squad in the coming days.

Mitchell Santner will continue to lead the side in the third and fourth ODIs. The updated squad for the third match includes Clarke, Fisher, Jamieson and Jacob Duffy among the bowling options, while Tim Seifert and Latham will provide wicketkeeping cover.

UPDATED NEW ZEALAND SQUAD

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