Lockie Ferguson Out of the Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a foot injury. Ferguson reported pain in his right foot during the warm-up match against Afghanistan on February 16. After a detailed medical check-up, the player was ruled unfit to take part in the tournament
Kyle Jamieson who bowls for Canterbury Kings replaced Ferguson and will depart to Pakistan today.
Lockie Ferguson Out of the Champions Trophy 2025
New Zealand coach Gary Stead mentioned his disappointment due to Lockie’s unavailability
“We’re really disappointed for Lockie,” said Stead.
“Lockie is a key part of the bowling group and brings a lot of major tournament experience and we know how much he was looking forward to representing New Zealand at another major event.
“We wish him well for his recovery and hope he is back firing soon.”
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Stead believes that Jamieson’s ‘pace and extra bounce’ will suit the Pakistan conditions .
“Kyle brings plenty of pace and extra bounce which will suit the conditions here in Pakistan,” he said.
“He’s shown since returning in the Dream11 Super Smash how effective he can be in the shorter forms of the game, and he’s bowled with real pace and energy which is what you’re looking for from a pace bowler, especially at a pinnacle event.
“We’ve been pleased with the progress he’s made since returning and we feel his loading over the past few weeks and his successful spells in the recent Ford Trophy match mean he will be good to go if required in the tournament.”
Kiwis will open the tournament on February 19 when they head to head with the hosts Pakistan. They are one of he favorites of the tournament after winning the Tri-series against South Africa and Pakistan.
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