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Ferguson to skip third T20I, Henry to sit out remainder of series

Kyle Jamieson will leave the T20I squad after the third game and Blair Tickner will join the squad for the last two games as New Zealand carry out "planned workload management"

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 3:13 AM
Ferguson to skip third T20I, Henry to sit out remainder of series
Key Things to Know
  • Lockie Ferguson will skip the third T20I against India, while Matt Henry misses the rest of the series.
  • The squad changes are part of New Zealand Cricket's planned workload management for fast bowlers.
  • Kyle Jamieson will leave after the third game, with Blair Tickner joining for the final three matches.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson will miss the third T20I against India in Wellington to prepare for the final two matches, while Matt Henry will sit out the remainder of the series as part of planned workload management. India currently leads the five-match series 2-0 after claiming identical four-wicket victories in Christchurch.

Additional squad rotations include Kyle Jamieson traveling to Wellington for the third match before departing for domestic duty. Blair Tickner will join the squad for the final three games, Josh Clarkson will be available for the last two fixtures, and Matt Fisher provides temporary cover.

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