New Zealand preparations for the next ICC Champions Trophy 2025 have reached a possible obstacle, with the rapid availability of the Lockie Ferguson bowling player in doubt due to an injury to the hamstrings suffered during a continuous EAU. The experienced sprinter left the field before completing his spell, which raises concerns about his physical condition before the crucial international assignment. After the injury, Ferguson underwent a scan on Thursday to evaluate the seriousness of the problem. New Zealand chief coach Gary Stead confirmed that the team was waiting for the radiologist report before making a decision about Ferguson’s participation in the Tri-Serie series in Pakistan and the Champions Trophy.
“Lockie had a scan yesterday [Thursday] In the EAU, “Stead said on the eve of the opening of the TRI series.” We have the images here and [we are] Waiting for our radiologist to give us a report on his scope. Small lesion in hamstrings, for the aspect, so we are waiting for a schedule of tips on that before making a decision about whether Lockie travels here [Pakistan] or if we have to replace it with the Champions Trophy. “
Ferguson, who is the most experienced rapid bowling player in the New Zealand Champions Trophy team, plays a key role in the Black Caps attack, particularly in subcontinent releases. His absence would leave a significant vacuum in the squad, especially with his companions Quick Ben Sears still recovering from knee surgery. Sears, who has played 17 T20 and a test, has not yet made his debut in Odi, which makes Ferguson’s injury a serious concern for the Kiwis.
To cover Ferguson’s injury, New Zealand had already included sailor Jacob Duffy in the team as a wait. However, with less than two weeks before its opening match in the Champions Trophy against Pakistan on February 19 in Karachi, the team’s management can be forced to name a replacement if Ferguson cannot recover in time.
New Zealand will play a TRI series that involves Pakistan and South Africa, starting on Saturday, as part of its preparations for the Champions Trophy. The team will also play a one -day match against South Africa in Lahore on February 10, with the remaining games scheduled as accessories on day at night.
With the player’s ability, Stead emphasized that the team would carefully administer the workloads of the players.
“It will depend on how people are formed, especially bowling players, after this first game and how their loads are and then how are the conditions too,” he said. “It’s not so hot as you think I would be in Asia. It still is quite cold here at night, but if you get in the heat of the day, I could get more out of bowling players. So, we will only manage that and be intelligent Around it, understanding that the great tournament is the Champions Trophy. “
In the midst of the uncertainty surrounding Ferguson, New Zealand has received an impulse with the return of the Kane Williamson pattern and the first -order batter Devon Conway. Both players have joined the team in Lahore after completing their franchise commitments with the Super Giants of Durban (DSG) and Joburg Super Kings (JSK) in the SA20 League.
His presence will be vital as New Zealand adjusts to his squad before the Marquee ICC event.
While the eight participating teams have already announced their Champions Trophy squads, the CPI allows changes until February 12. If Ferguson’s injury is considered serious, New Zealand could be forced to bring a replacement before the deadline.
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