New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- New Zealand have sustained a significant blow ahead of the fourth T20I against India as pacers Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry have been ruled out of the remainder of the series due to injuries.

Ferguson sustained a calf injury during the second T20I against India in Christchurch, whereas Henry suffered a quadriceps injury during the same match.

While Ferguson will be sidelined for at least a week, Henry will need at least two weeks to complete his recovery.

"We're gutted for Lockie and Matt," New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said in a press release. "Injuries are part and parcel of international cricket, but it doesn't make it any easier when you have to miss games," he added.

Walter hoped that the duo would be ...