India, Feb. 18 -- New Zealand have suffered a fresh setback ahead of their ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Pakistan in Karachi on Wednesday, February 19. Pace sensation Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the entire eight-team tournament with a foot injury. As per the medical update issued by New Zealand Cricket (NCA), Ferguson felt pain in his right foot after bowling a spell in the informal warm-up match against Afghanistan in Karachi on Sunday.

An initial medical assessment then indicated that the pacer would not be fit enough to participate in the entire tournament. Hence, Ferguson was sent home to begin rehabilitation.

Kyle Jamieson will replace Ferguson in the squad and depart for Pakistan on Tuesday evening.

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