New Zealand reshapes pace attack for final India T20Is

New Zealand has reshaped its pace-bowling options for the final three Twenty20 internationals against India, bringing Blair Tickner into the squad and managing the availability of several fast bowlers across the series and upcoming fixtures. Tickner will join for the last three matches, while Josh Clarkson will be available for the final two. Matt Fisher will travel to Wellington as cover for the third T20I only, then return to the New Zealand A squad. The third match is scheduled for October 27 in Wellington, followed by games in Auckland on October 30 and Hamilton on November 1. Lockie Ferguson will miss the third match and rejoin the team for the fourth and fifth T20Is. Matt Henry will remain in Christchurch before joining New Zealand’s ODI squad in Auckland on November 2. Henry left the field during the second T20I with a tight calf, according to New Zealand Cricket’s announcement as reported by the sources. His availability for the ODI series was not confirmed in the reports. Kyle Jamieson is set to travel to Wellington for the third T20I, then play for Canterbury against Wellington in the Ford Trophy on October 31. He is scheduled to rejoin New Zealand for the ODI...