Ferguson, leading the Desert Vipers in the ILT20 Qualifier 1 against the Dubai Capitals, suffered a hamstring injury in the final over of the match. He left the field with just one ball remaining in his spell and the innings. Mohammad Amir stepped in to deliver the last ball, with the Vipers needing to defend one run.
New Zealand head coach Gary Stead is closely monitoring Lockie Ferguson’s injury while awaiting the radiologist’s report. Stead said the injury appears to be a minor hamstring issue, but the final decision on Ferguson’s participation will be made once the medical team provides more clarity.
"Small hamstring injury, by the look of it, so we’re just waiting on a timeline of advice around that before we make a decision on whether Lockie travels here [Pakistan] or whether we do have to replace him for the Champions Trophy," he added.
It Will Depend on How People Shape Up - Gary Stead
“It will depend on how people shape up, especially the bowlers, after this first game and what their loads are like and then what the conditions are like as well," Stead said.
Lockie Ferguson's Injury Could Disrupt New Zealand's Team Combination
Lockie Ferguson has played a crucial role as a white-ball bowler for the BlackCaps, considering his experience in the subcontinent. To make matters worse, Ben Sears is still recovering from knee surgery. New Zealand may need to name a replacement if Ferguson doesn’t recover in time for the event.
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