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New Delhi: New Zealand’s fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to a strain in his leg muscle. Kyle Jamieson has been given a chance in his place. New Zealand has to play the opening match of the Champions Trophy against Pakistan on Wednesday, 19 February. In such a situation, Ferguson’s exit from the tournament at the last moment is a big blow for the team.
Right-arm fast bowler Lockie Ferguson was injured about 10 days ago during a match of the UAE league ILT20. He had a muscle strain.
He was injured in the ILT20 qualifiers, said – there is a slight hamstring problem
33-year-old Ferguson was injured during the ILT20 qualifiers. He is captaining Desert Vipers. He was bowling the last over of the innings and his spell. He felt discomfort and walked off the field. Mohammad Aamir bowled the last ball of the over.
The Capitals needed one run on the last ball, Sikandar Raza hit a four to give Dubai Capitals a place in the final. After the match, Ferguson said, ‘Just a little hamstring problem. I wish I could have bowled the last ball.’
Ferguson has not played ODIs since the 2023 World Cup
Ferguson was included in the New Zealand squad for the Champions Trophy. He is out of New Zealand’s central contract. He has not played any ODIs for New Zealand since the 2023 ODI World Cup.
