Kristian Clarke Called Up as Cover for Blair Tickner

Call-Up: Northern Districts fast bowler Kristian Clarke has been added to the New Zealand ODI squad as cover for Blair Tickner.

Tickner's Status: Tickner was struck by a ball while batting during the second ODI against India in Wellington and replaced in the XI by Matt Fisher. Although cleared of concussion, he must observe the ICC's mandatory seven-day stand-down period from the match date.

Clarke's Recent Form: Clarke recently featured for New Zealand A in their four-day series against India A, taking four wickets across four innings and contributing scores of 42 and 41 with the bat.

Other Squad Adjustments & Team News

Ferguson Ruled Out: Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the fourth and fifth ODIs as he continues recovering from a low-grade right calf tear sustained during the preceding T20I series.

Matt Henry Cleared: Matt Henry—initially cleared of concussion in Auckland following a training collision with Devon Conway—was reassessed in Wellington and advised to return for the fourth ODI.

Test Preps Begin: Henry and Kyle Jamieson will remain with the ODI squad for the fourth match before joining the Test camp. Players like Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, and Nathan Smith depart for Wellington on Wednesday to prepare for the Test series starting November 19.

Series Standing

Current Scoreline: India lead the five-match ODI series 2-0 following their narrow DLS win in Wellington, after having won the T20I series 3-2.