Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka due to a calf injury, with Adam Milne called up as his replacement. Ferguson picked up the injury while playing a key role in New Zealand’s win in the second T20I of the recently concluded series, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
After completing his second over, the 33-year-old was forced to limp off the field, but not before taking a hat-trick that contributed to a five-run victory for the team. Ferguson will now return home for further scans to assess the severity of the injury and the necessary rehabilitation time.
“We’re gutted for Lockie,” head coach Gary Stead said. “He showed in the space of just two overs what an asset he is with the ball and he’s also brought a lot of leadership to this group, so he’ll be a big miss heading into an important ODI series for us.”
“To be ruled out so early in a tour is always tough to take, but we’re hopeful his recovery will be short and he’ll be back out on the field in no time. Adam is a like-for-like replacement who brings genuine pace and plenty of international experience, so we’re looking forward to welcoming him into the group.”
Adam Milne has been called up to replace Lockie Ferguson
Right-arm pacer Adam Milne will take Lockie Ferguson’s place in New Zealand’s ODI squad for the three-match series against Sri Lanka. The 33-year-old last featured for the team in the home T20I series against Australia earlier this year.
Mitchell Santner will captain the ODI side for the upcoming series, which kicks off with the first ODI in Dambulla on Wednesday, November 13. The remaining two ODIs will be held in Pallekele on November 17 and 19.
New Zealand squad for Sri Lanka ODIs:
Mitchell Santner (C), Mitch Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell, Tim Robinson, Jacob Duffy, Adam Milne, Zak Foulkes, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Dean Foxcroft, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Will Young.
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