The Hindu reported that New Zealand have brought in fast bowler Kristian Clarke to cover for the injured Blair Tickner before the third ODI against India in Hamilton on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, while the hosts face several fitness issues in the five-match series.
New Zealand’s pace stocks have been depleted by injuries and concussion protocols. Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the fourth and fifth ODIs after failing to recover from a low-grade tear in his right calf, New Zealand Cricket said in a press release.
Why is Kristian Clarke joining the squad?
Clarke arrives as cover for Tickner ahead of the Hamilton fixture. New Zealand have also indicated that two players will be added to the squad across the fourth and fifth ODIs.
What happened to Blair Tickner?
Tickner was struck on the helmet by Anshul Kamboj while batting in the 41st over of the second ODI in Wellington. “Blair Tickner will play no further part in the second ODI against India after being struck on the helmet while batting.
Tickner is currently being monitored by medical staff and Matthew Fisher comes into the Matchday XI as a concussion substitute,” New Zealand Cricket said in a statement, NDTV Sports reported. Though cleared of concussion, Tickner must serve the ICC’s mandatory seven-day stand-down period, ruling him out of the remaining fixtures.
Which bowlers miss the final ODIs?
Ferguson was ruled out of the fourth and fifth ODIs with a calf tear sustained during the T20I series, New Zealand Cricket said. Tickner is also unavailable for the last two matches under the concussion protocol.
Blair Tickner will play no further part in the second ODI against India after being struck on the helmet while batting. Tickner is currently being monitored by medical staff and Matthew Fisher comes into the Matchday XI as a concussion substitute. 📸 @PhotosportNZ pic.twitter.com/rakBTLSxC7
Who targets a fourth ODI return?
After initially being cleared of concussion following his collision with Devon Conway in Auckland, Matt Henry underwent a fresh assessment in Wellington and was told to aim for a comeback in the fourth ODI. Henry and Kyle Jamieson will remain with the ODI squad for the fourth match rather than joining the Test camp early.
What happened in the second ODI?
New Zealand was dismissed for 134 in 41 overs, with Daryl Mitchell top-scoring with 55 and Mitchell Santner making 31, NDTV Sports reported. “Might have been a little too relaxed there,” Ravi Shastri said on air during the innings, Cricbuzz reported. India chased down the target to take a 2-0 series lead, with Matt Fisher dismissing Axar Patel on his first ball as a concussion substitute, News18 reported.
When do players leave for Test camp?
Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips and Nathan Smith are set to travel to Wellington on Wednesday to start their preparations for the Test series. The Black Caps’ Test squad will be announced in the coming days.
What other injuries affect New Zealand?
Devon Conway has been ruled out of the series with concussion, while Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman remain unavailable with shoulder and hamstring injuries respectively, The Hawk reported.
When and where is the must-win third ODI?
The third ODI takes place in Hamilton on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. New Zealand must win to keep the five-match series alive after consecutive defeats left India 2-0 ahead.
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