AUS vs NZ, 1st Test: Lockie Ferguson Sent For Scans After Suspected Calf Strain

Ferguson did not bowl again on the first day against Australia and will be reassessed on Friday morning

New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson on his Test debut suffered an injury and was taken for MRI scan on Thursday. Ferguson, who got his maiden Test cap earlier in the day, injured himself during the second session and was quickly sent for an MRI scan to determine the extent of the problem. He was suspected to have right calf strain. He did not bowl again on the first day against Australia and will be reassessed on Friday morning. Marnus Labuschagne's century led Australia to 248/4 at stumps on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand. Australia won the toss and elected to bat first in front of the home crowd. For New Zealand, Neil Wagner bagged two wickets while Southee and Grandhomme picked one each. Labuschagne remained unbeaten on 110 with Travis Head for the company on 20 as Wagner returned with figures of 2/52 to keep the Kiwis very much in the contest. Steve Smith and David Warner missed out on half-centuries, both getting out on 43 after Australia skipper Tim Paine won the toss and elected to bat in the scorching heat. Brief scores: Australia 248/4 (Marnus Labuschagne 110, David Warner 43, Steve Smith 43; Neil Wagner 2/52) vs New Zealand