Ish Sodhi Out of SA T20Is with Broken Thumb; Black Caps Face Challenge

• Veteran New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi ruled out of remaining T20I series against South Africa due to a broken thumb injury.
• Sodhi sustained the injury during a net session at Bay Oval and requires at least four weeks of rehabilitation.
• No immediate replacement will be called up, with Lockie Ferguson joining the squad for the second and third matches.
• South Africa currently leads the five-match T20I series 1-0 after a commanding seven-wicket win in the first match.
• The Black Caps expressed disappointment over Sodhi's absence, highlighting his experience and passion for playing for New Zealand.