Delhi: Before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (ICC Champions Trophy 2025), the list of injured players from New Zealand has increased further, as the team’s star fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been out of the tournament. In his absence, Black Caps have included Kyle Zamison in the team, who can bring the necessary depth in bowling. The tournament starts on February 19, and in such a situation, New Zealand head coach Gary Stead and captain Mitchell Santner will have to prepare their plans without Ferguson.
In the ILT20, Ferguson was injured while playing for Desert Wipers and could not fit on time. He had to leave his spell in the middle in an important qualifier match against Dubai Capitals. He was also out of New Zealand’s recent triangular series (against South Africa and Pakistan) due to injury. However, the team hoped that it would fit before the Champions Trophy. However, he was declared unfit before the first match against Pakistan in Karachi.
Now Black Caps will depend on 30 -year -old Kyle on Zamison, who are known for their height and additional bounce. He has scored 511 runs in 13 ODIs and has taken 11 wickets. His last ODI was on a tour of Bangladesh in 2023, where he scored 20 runs and recorded 2/32 figures in 7 overs.
New Zealand’s injury concerns have not ended here, the team’s star all -rounder Rachin Ravindra is also injured. His face suffered injuries during the match against Pakistan in Lahore, which has raised questions on his availability. In such a situation, New Zealand will have to trust their backup players in search of their second ICC Champions Trophy title.
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