New Zealand has inflicted fresh concern for injuries because Pacer Lockie Ferguson’s star has suffered a knee injury during a clash of qualification IT20 2025 in the UAE. Lockie Ferguson’s recent injury causes suspicion of his availability for three-series in Pakistan and the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Ferguson, who led the desert vipers at ILT20 qualifiers 1 against the capital of Dubai, suffered an injury to the lower leg in the finals compared to the match. He left the terrain with only one ball that remained in his magic and inserts. Mohammad Amir came in to deliver the last ball, and Vipers needed to defend one ride.
Sikandar was hit by the border from the last ball to secure the place of the capital in the finals. At the presentation after the match, Ferguson distracted any concern for injuries and called him “just a little knee problem.” However, further scanning the next day revealed that the injury was more serious than she initially thought.
Lockie Ferguson scan on Thursday in UAE – Gary Stead
New Zealand coach Gary Stead is closely monitored by Lockie Ferguson’s injury while waiting for a radiologist’s report. Stead said that the injury seems to be a smaller question of the lower leg, but the final decision on Ferguson’s participation will be made after the medical team provides more clarity.
“Lockie had scan yesterday [Thursday] U uae. We have pictures here and [we are] Waiting for the radiologist to give us a report on this, “Stead said ahead of the three series opened.
“A small injury to the lower leg, by him, so we are just waiting for the time framework of the advice on this before we make a decision on whether Lockie travels here here [Pakistan] Or we have to replace it for the champion trophy, “he added.
Will depend on how people form – Gary stead
Gary Stead said the team administration wants to manage work loads during the upcoming three-series. He confirmed that the team would rotate the sailors after the first game. Stead revealed that the main focus of the team remained fresh and fully prepared for the champion trophy.
“It will depend on how people form, especially the bowlers, after this first game and what their burden is, and then what the conditions are,” Stead said.
“It’s not as hot as you think it would be in Asia. It’s still quite cold here, but if you hook in the heat of the day, it may take more from the bowlers. So, we will just manage it and be smart around it, realizing it that the big champion trophy. “
Lockie Ferguson’s injury could disrupt a combination of new Zealand team
Lockie Ferguson played a key role as a white ball for black caps, given his experience on the subcontinent. To make matters worse, Ben Sears is still recovering from knee surgery. New Zealand may need to appoint a replacement if Ferguson does not recover on time for the event.
Jacob Duffy was included as a backup for three-series. With less than two weeks before the introductory match against Pakistan, the team has a limited time to finalize their composition. Ferguson did not play in the 2023 World Cup, but his injury could disrupt his team’s combination for the tournament.
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