New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson got injured during AUS vs NZ Cricket World Cup match at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday. Ferguson limped off the field after bowling just 3 overs and was later ruled out for the rest of the game.
Electing to bowl first, Ferguson came in the 7th over and was hit for 19 runs in his first overs by Australia openers David Warner and Travis Head. The pacer gave away another 19 runs in next two overs before he went off the field with an injured right Achilles.
The BlackCaps gave an update of Ferguson’s injury on ‘X’, stating: “Lockie Ferguson is off the field after experiencing pain in his right Achilles while bowling. He won’t return to the field and will be further assessed.”
Ferguson is the third-highest wicket-taker for New Zealand in the tournament with eight wickets from five matches. Earlier, veteran pacer Tim Southee suffered from thumb injury before the start of the World Cup and is yet to play a single match for the side in the tournament.
Notably, the Kiwis are already dealing with the injury of skipper Kane Williamson who fractured his left thumb during NZ vs BAN clash.
Talking about the ongoing game, Australia have put on a mammoth 388 onboard after being put to bat at Dharmshala. Australian openers Travis Head (109) and David Warner (81) piled on runs on top while Glenn Maxwell (41) and Pat Cummins (37) played a quick cameo as Australia got all-out for 388.
For New Zealand, all-rounder Glenn Phillips was the pick of the bowlers with fugures of 3/37 in 10 overs.
New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w/c), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
Australia (Playing XI): David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(w), Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
