The Black Caps have lost one key member of their pace attack, but are set to welcome back another for the Boxing Day test against Australia.
Lockie Ferguson's tour of Australia has been cut short after 11 overs, with the speedster flying home tomorrow after suffering a grade two muscle tendon strain to his right calf while bowling on debut in the first test in Perth.
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Ferguson will be sidelined for between four to six weeks, with a return during the India series a likely target. A replacement for Ferguson will be named tomorrow to fly to Australia, with the selectors set to plump for a fast bowler - most likely one who has been recently part of the New Zealand A set-up.
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