Ish Sodhi Ruled Out of New Zealand-South Africa T20I Series with Broken Thumb

New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi has been ruled out of the remainder of the T20I series against South Africa due to a broken thumb sustained during training before the first match. He faces at least four weeks of rehabilitation. Lockie Ferguson has joined the squad for the second and third matches, while the team relies on Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie for spin options. Head coach Rob Walter expressed disappointment but confidence in the squad's cover.