Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand’s premiere speedster Lockie Ferguson due to an ankle injury. New Zealand will play its first match in the Champions Trophy 2025 with host Pakistan. The tall-lanky fast bowler Kyle Jamieson named as his replacement.
Just a day before their #ChampionsTrophy opener against Pakistan, New Zealand have been hit with a major blow 😮
Full details 👇 https://t.co/PqEw1lf9mS---Advertisement---— ICC (@ICC) February 18, 2025
🚨 LOCKIE FERGUSON RULED OUT OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY. 🚨
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 18, 2025
– Kyle Jamieson has replaced him. pic.twitter.com/ljlanR7Rwq
The 33-year-old Ferguson was selected in New Zealand’s 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy after playing the International League T20 in the UAE. However, he did not participate in the triangular series against Pakistan and South Africa. Kyle Jamieson has been included in the team in his place.
Kyle Jamieson Against India in ODIs
The tall-lanky fast bowler Kyle Jamieson made his international debut against India in February 2020.
| Span | Mat | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs India | 2020-2020 | 95 | 3 | 2/42 | 31.66 | 4.75 |
New Zealand Updated Champions Trophy 2025 Squad
Mitchell Santner (captain), Kane Williamson, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will Oraoraki, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Will Young, Jacob Duffy and Kyle Jamieson.
