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These days the Indian cricket team is on a tour of New Zealand, where exciting matches are being played between the two teams. Team India has already taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the three-match T20 series after consistently performing brilliantly in the first three matches. The Kiwi team, which has lost the series, now has a challenge to save its reputation in the remaining matches, but just before this important juncture, a very bad and worrying news is coming out for the host New Zealand cricket team. Star bowler considered the backbone of New Zealand’s fast bowling attack. Lockie Ferguson Due to injury, he has been completely ruled out of the remaining two matches of this T20 series being played against India. After this big shock, the problems of the Kiwi team seem to be increasing further. Let us know in detail how Lockie Ferguson got this injury and which new player has been included in the team in his place.
Lockie Ferguson was out of the series due to calf injury, was not even a part of the third match
Kiwi team’s fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is known for his explosive pace and taking wickets in the initial overs. But according to the official information received recently, he has become a victim of a serious calf problem i.e. ‘Calf Strain’. This is the reason why he could not even be a part of the playing eleven of the last i.e. third T20 match against India.
The New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC) has confirmed in its official statement that Ferguson has been found to have symptoms of an injury in his right calf, due to which he will have to sit out of the fourth and fifth T20 matches. The medical team estimates that it may take at least a week for him to be fully fit and return to the field. However, the good thing is that he is expected to fully recover and return to the field by the ODI series to be held immediately after the series.
Scan reveals ‘low-grade tear’, Matt Henry also worried due to injury
Not only Lockie Ferguson’s name is included in the list of injured players for the New Zealand team, but another experienced bowler of the team is also struggling with this problem. According to the information received, Lockie Ferguson suddenly felt severe pain in his right calf during the second T20 match played at Hagley Oval.
When his medical scan was done after the match, the report revealed that he had suffered a ‘low-grade tear’ i.e. a minor strain in his muscles. Apart from this, New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry also complained of pain in his right thigh during the second match. After the scan, Matt Henry’s injury has also been revealed to be a ‘low-grade tear’, which may take 1 to 2 weeks to heal. The concerns of the Kiwi team management have increased due to the injury of two fast bowlers simultaneously.
Fast bowler Matt Fisher got a chance in the team, came forward as bowling cover.
After Lockie Ferguson was out, the New Zealand cricket selectors immediately replaced him with a fast bowler. Matt Fisher Has been included in the main squad. The special thing is that Matt Fisher was already associated with the T20 squad in Wellington as a ‘Bowling Cover’ and he was playing against India A.
Now after the official exit of Lockie Ferguson, Fisher has been given a place in the main team. On the other hand, fast bowler Brett Randall has been included in the New Zealand-A team to fill the vacant place of Matt Fisher, so that the bowling balance of the team is maintained.
Kiwi team will face tough challenge against India to save the series
The Indian team has taken a commanding lead of 3-0 in the series by displaying excellent batting and bowling in the first three matches. Considering the excellent form of the captain and players, the visiting team is in a very strong position psychologically.
On the other hand, for the New Zealand team, which has lagged behind in the series, taking the field without its main bowlers will be no less than a big litmus test. In the last two matches of the series, the Kiwis will rely on their bench strength to save their remaining reputation and stop the Indian batsmen. It remains to be seen how much Matt Fisher and other young bowlers are able to take advantage of this opportunity.