New Delhi: New Zelaand pace bowler Lockie Ferguson on Tuesday was ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign because of a foot injury. This is a massive blow for the Black Caps ahead of the tournament opener on Wednesday, February 19 in Karachi.
Ferguson didn’t participate in New Zealand’s recent tri-series success in Pakistan after suffering a hamstring injury during his stint with Desert Vipers in the International T20 League. (ILT20). He endured pain in right foot while playing an unofficial warm-up game for New Zealand against Afghanistan on February 16 in Karachi, just three days before the match against Pakistan.
A medical assessment has indicated that the 33-year-old pacer won’t be fit to participate in the entire tournament.
“Given the proximity to the start of the Champions Trophy and the short nature of the tournament, the decision was made to send Ferguson home to begin rehabilitation,” the New Zealand Cricket said in a statement.
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New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after sustaining a foot injury in a practice match before the tournament. He has been replaced by a Canterbury pacer in the squad. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
