New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson was ruled out of the Champions Trophy with a foot injury on Tuesday in a major blow for the Black Caps on the eve of the tournament opener against hosts Pakistan.

New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a foot injury sustained during a warm-up match against Afghanistan in Karachi on Sunday. Ferguson felt pain in his right foot after bowling a spell, and an initial medical assessment confirmed he would not be fit for the remainder of the tournament.

New Zealand's pace bowling attack has suffered a significant blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Lockie Ferguson, one of the team's most experienced and potent fast bowlers, has been ruled out of the tournament due to a foot injury.

New Zealand were dealt a huge blow on the eve of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan when pace spearhead Lockie Ferguson was ruled out with a foot injury. Ferguson, who took part in the recently concluded ILT20 tournament held in the UAE,

New Zealand suffered a huge blow ahead of their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Pakistan as pacer Lockie Ferguson was ruled out of the tournament with injury.