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Express Tribune
19-02-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Ferguson ruled out of Champions Trophy
New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a foot injury sustained during a warm-up match against Afghanistan in Karachi on Sunday. Ferguson felt pain in his right foot after bowling a spell, and an initial medical assessment confirmed he would not be fit for the remainder of the tournament. With the Champions Trophy set to begin tomorrow and its short duration, the decision was made to send Ferguson home for rehabilitation. To fill the gap left by Ferguson, Canterbury Kings fast bowler Kyle Jamieson will join the Blackcaps squad and depart for Pakistan this evening. Jamieson made a successful return to domestic cricket in December after recovering from a 10-month rehabilitation for a stress fracture in his back. Playing for Canterbury in the Dream11 Super Smash, he was instrumental in the Kings' Grand Final run, finishing as the joint second-leading wicket-taker with 14 wickets, including impressive figures of 4-12 against the Central Stags at Hagley Oval. Jamieson also featured in Canterbury's recent Ford Trophy matches, including a win over Northern Districts in Hamilton. New Zealand head coach Gary Stead expressed disappointment over Ferguson's injury, emphasizing the importance of his experience and contributions to the team. "We're really disappointed for Lockie," Stead said. "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," he added. "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.
The National
18-02-2025
- Sport
- The National
Pakistan v New Zealand: Black Caps' Lockie Ferguson ruled out of Champions Trophy
New Zealand were dealt a huge blow on the eve of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan when pace spearhead Lockie Ferguson was ruled out with a foot injury. Ferguson, who took part in the recently concluded ILT20 tournament held in the UAE, felt pain in his right foot after bowling in Sunday's warm-up match against Afghanistan and an initial medical assessment suggested the 31-year-old would not be fit to take part in the entire tournament, New Zealand Cricket said. Given the prognosis, New Zealand have decided to send Ferguson home and bring in Canterbury Kings fast bowler Kyle Jamieson, who will soon leave for Pakistan, though is unlikely to be involved in Wednesday's opener against the joint hosts in Karachi. "We're really disappointed for Lockie," head coach Gary Stead said. "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." Jamieson only returned to domestic cricket in December after 10 months on the sidelines due to a stress fracture in his back. "Kyle brings plenty of pace and extra bounce which will suit the conditions here in Pakistan," Stead said of Jamieson. "He's shown since returning ... 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." New Zealand are also without quick Ben Sears due to a hamstring injury. Ferguson is the latest fast bowler to miss out on the Champions Trophy, with injuries depriving the tournament of India's Jasprit Bumrah, Anrich Nortje of South Africa and Australian duo Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood.
Khaleej Times
18-02-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand's Ferguson out of tournament with foot injury
New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson was ruled out of the Champions Trophy with a foot injury on Tuesday in a major blow for the Black Caps on the eve of the tournament opener against hosts Pakistan. Ferguson felt pain in his right foot after bowling in Sunday's warm-up match against Afghanistan and an initial medical assessment suggested the 31-year-old would not be fit to take part in the entire tournament, New Zealand Cricket said. New Zealand have decided to send him home and bring in Canterbury Kings fast bowler Kyle Jamieson, who will soon leave for Pakistan. "We're really disappointed for Lockie," head coach Gary Stead said. "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." Jamieson returned to domestic cricket in December after 10 months on the sidelines due to a stress fracture in his back. "Kyle brings plenty of pace and extra bounce which will suit the conditions here in Pakistan," Stead said of Jamieson. "He's shown since returning ... 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." New Zealand are also without quick Ben Sears due to a hamstring injury. Ferguson is the latest fast bowler to miss out on the Champions Trophy, with injuries depriving the tournament of India's Jasprit Bumrah, Anrich Nortje of South Africa and Australian duo Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood.
