The New Zealand Cricket Team has been hit again with yet another injury blow. Ace pacer Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy. Kyle Jamieson has been brought into the squad to replace the former. Ferguson has now been ruled out of the ICC event with a right foot injury.
The Black Caps had kept Ferguson in their 15-member squad despite the pacer suffering from injury concerns. As a result, the pacer was not used in the recently concluded tri-series tournament against Pakistan and South Africa. But as things stand, Ferguson complained of soreness on his right foot in New Zealand’s warm-up match against Afghanistan.
Another injury blow for Black Caps
“We’re really disappointed for Lockie. 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,” said head coach Gary Stead.
Head coach Gary Stead went on to explain that Lockie would be a big miss for the entire squad. However, he is happy with the replacement that he is getting. Kyle Jamieson is the new addition to the squad. Stead explained how the latter brings pace and extra bounce which would suit their gameplay.
“We wish him well for his recovery and hope he is back firing soon. Kyle brings plenty of pace and extra bounce which will suit the conditions here in Pakistan. He’s shown since returning in the 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. We’ve been pleased with the progress he’s made since returning and we feel his loading over the past few weeks and his successful spells in the recent Ford Trophy matches mean he will be good to go if required in the tournament,” he concluded.
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