Big trouble for New Zealand! The star player has been ruled out of the India T20I series

New Zealand captain Mitchel Santner talks to bowler Lockie Ferguson (AP Photo) New Zealand suffered another injury setback ahead of the fourth T20I against India, with fast bowler Lockie Ferguson ruled out for the rest of the series and Matt Fisher called up as his replacement.Ferguson suffered a right calf injury during the second T20I at Hagley Oval. Scans subsequently confirmed a low-grade tear, with the pacemaker 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 as New Zealand’s fast bowling attack has struggled to quell India’s aggressive batting throughout the series. India have already secured an unassailable 3-0 lead and their batsmen have made it easy for the hosts to bowl in all the three matches.India were chasing 225 in the opening T20I before successfully chasing a target of 180 in the second match. The third T20I proved even more punishing for New Zealand as India were bowled out for 199 in just 13.2 overs.Although the pace attack came under pressure, New Zealand spinners Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell continued to do a good job in the series.

Matt Henry on his way to an ODI series

New Zealand also provided an update on Matt Henry, who experienced right quadriceps pain during the second T20I. Subsequent evaluation revealed a low-grade tear, with the fast bowler expected to require one to two weeks to recover.Henry was due to return for the upcoming ODI series as part of a planned workload management programme. Despite the injury, he remains on track to return.Meanwhile, Kyle Jamieson will remain in Wellington under his planned workload management plan. He is available to play for Canterbury in their Ford Trophy second-round match on Saturday before rejoining the national team ahead of the ODI series on Monday.With the T20I series already decided, New Zealand will be looking to end on a stronger note when the fourth match takes place at Eden Park in Auckland on Friday. The match is sold out, with India looking to extend their dominance and the home side looking for a response after three tough spells with the ball.