The 28-year-old pacer Ferguson could bowl only 11 overs on his Test debut.
"INJURY UPDATE: An MRI scan has confirmed a right calf muscle-tendon strain for Lockie Ferguson which will prevent him bowling in the remainder of the 1st Test, although he is available to bat. Awaiting a further report which will inform the next steps of his recovery," the Blackcaps tweeted.
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The 28-year-old, making Test debut, was found to have developed strain in his right calf bowling 11 overs on Day 1 at the Optus stadium before the second session when he was quickly sent for an MRI scan to determine the extent of the problem.
The Aussies scored 248/4 until stumps with Marnus Labuschagne scoring a hundred. Neil Wagner took two wickets while Tim Southee and Colin de Grandhomme contributed a scalp each.