Lockie Ferguson to miss Sri Lanka ODI series after suffering calf injury

Ferguson will now return to New Zealand for scans and rehabilitation, ruling him out of the upcoming three-match ODI series, which begins Wednesday in Dambulla. His exit marks another setback following his recent recovery from a right hamstring injury. Head coach Gary Stead expressed disappointment over Ferguson's early withdrawal but remains optimistic about a quick recovery.

Adam Milne has been named as Ferguson’s replacement and will join the ODI squad, strengthening the bowling lineup that includes Jacob Duffy and Nathan Smith. Talking about Milne’s addition, Stead stated, “ 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.”