Before the game between PBKS and KKR, the Kiwi speedster Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the tournament due to hamstring injury which occurred in the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). With his sideline, PBKS’ bowling line-up has been hampered which also impacted in the last game as well.
The replacement is yet to be announced but before that PBKS will make changes in the playing XI for the upcoming match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
🚨 LOCKIE FERGUSON RULED OUT OF IPL 2025 DUE TO AN INJURY. 🚨 pic.twitter.com/emaOynwO16
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 15, 2025
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Who Will Replace Lockie Ferguson?
With Ferguson is out of the tournament , PBKS-management will replace him with an alternative which they have in the squad. Take a look at 3 probable replacements of Lockie Ferguson:
Xavier Bartlett
The young Aussie fast bowler Xavier Bartlett would be a probable replacement for Lockie Ferguson in the upcoming game against KKR.
Azmatullah Omarzai
The dashing Afghan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai can be added to the side. Due to his all-round specification, Omarzai might be the one who might have an advantage to get into the playing XI.
Vijaykumar Vyshak
The young Indian fast bowler Vijaykumar Vyshak bowled a brilliant spell against GT to win the match for PBKS. He might get into the squad as a proper fast bowler.
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