There is bad news for fans of New Zealand star bowler Lockie Ferguson. Ferguson has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to a strain in the muscles of his leg.
New Zealand is set to play the opening match of the Champions Trophy against Pakistan on Wednesday, February 19. In this situation, Ferguson’s last-minute withdrawal from the tournament is a big blow for the team.
Injured in the ILT20 qualifier
Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson got injured during a UAE league. Ferguson was injured during the ILT20 qualifier match. He had a muscle strain.
He was captaining the Desert Vipers. He was bowling the last over of his spell. He felt discomfort and left the field. In this situation, Mohammad Amir bowled the last ball of the over.
Who will replace Lockie Ferguson?
As you know, Lockie Ferguson is an excellent pace attack for the New Zealand team and the combination of speed and line length in his bowling is excellent but in his absence, the team will have to keep an additional fast bowler in the team.
Therefore, now Kyle Jamieson has been given a chance in his place in the New Zealand team.
Ferguson said after the match
Dubai Capitals needed just one run off the last ball, and Sikandar Raza’s four secured their place in the championship game. “It’s just a hamstring issue,” Ferguson commented after the game. “I could have bowled the last ball.”
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