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New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to a stretch in the muscles. Kyle Jemison has been given a chance in his place. New Zealand is to play the Opening match of the Champions Trophy against Pakistan on Wednesday 19 February. In such a situation, Ferguson out of the tournament on the occasion is a big shock for the team.
Right -arm fast bowler Lockie Ferguson was injured during a match of UAE’s league ILT20 about 10 days ago. His muscles were stretched.
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New Zealand Cricket announced the replacement of Ferguson through this post.
Was injured in the qualifier of ILT20, said- there is a problem of hamstrings The 33 -year -old Ferguson was injured during the qualifier match of the ILT20. They are captaining desert wipers. They were putting the innings and the last over of their spell. He felt troublesome and went out of the field. Mohammad Aamir scored the last ball of the over.
Capitals needed a run off the final ball, Alexander Raza put Dubai Capitals in the finals with a four. After the match, Ferguson had said, ‘There is a problem of just a little hamstring. I wish I could throw the last ball. ‘
The Ferguson is captaining the desert wipers in the ILT20.
Ferguson has not played ODI since 2023 World Cup Ferguson was included in the New Zealand team for the Champions Trophy. They are out of the Central Contract of New Zealand. He has not played any ODI for New Zealand since 2023 ODIs.
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