Ferguson Out Of Champions Trophy With Foot Injury 

New Zealand suffered a second injury blow on the eve of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday with experienced fast bowler Lockie Ferguson ruled out of the tournament with a foot problem, reports barrons.

The 33-year-old, who picked up the injury during a T20 league in the UAE last month, will be replaced by Kyle Jamieson.

Ferguson is the second casualty in New Zealand's 15-man squad after fellow pacer Ben Sears was replaced by Jacob Duffy because of a hamstring injury.

Ferguson has taken 99 wickets in 65 ODIs.

The 30-year-old Jamieson played 13 ODIs between 2020 and 2023.

New Zealand and Pakistan are in Group A of the eight-nation Champions Trophy, with India and Bangladesh the other teams in the group.

Australia, England, South Africa and Afghanistan are in Group B._Agencies.