T20 World Cup: New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson ruled out of tournament with calf tear

T20 World Cup: New Zealand Cricket said in a statement that Lockie Ferguson felt tightness in his right calf following training on the eve of Tuesday’s match and a subsequent MRI scan on game-day revealed a grade two tear which would require “three to four weeks recovery”.

Ferguson could be replaced by Adam Milne. (Reuters Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSFerguson could be replaced by Adam Milne for the tournamentMilne is already in the UAE with the team having been selected in the squad as traveling injury coverWith an approval yet to be given by the ICC, Milne was not selected for the Pakistan game

New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup with a calf tear, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Tuesday. NZC made the announcement just before New Zealand’s tournament opener against Pakistan.

“Ferguson felt tightness in his right calf following training last night and a subsequent MRI scan on game-day revealed a grade two tear which would require three to four weeks recovery,” said NZC. It further said that New Zealand head coach decided that there was no choice but to rile Ferguson out considering the frequency of matches they will have to deal with.

“It’s a real shame for Lockie to have this happen on the eve of the tournament and the entire team is really feeling for him right now,” Stead said.

“He’s a massive part of our T20 side and has been in such good form – so to lose him at this time is a blow.

“However, we are fortunate to have a like for like replacement in the form of Adam who has been with the squad training for the past two weeks.”

Stead indicated Ferguson would be replaced in the 15-player tournament squad by Adam Milne subject to approval by the ICC Technical Committee.

Milne is already in the UAE with the team having been selected in the squad as traveling injury cover, but won’t be available to play until ICC approval has been received making him unavailable for today’s Group Two match against Pakistan in Sharjah.

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