Pacer Lockie Ferguson is probably going to miss the rest of the 2025 Indian Premier League after suffering a strain to his left thigh while bowling against Sunrisers Hyderabad. When discussing the team’s lineup prior to their game against the Kolkata Knight Riders, bowling coach James Hopes of PBKS reportedly verified it, according to a Cricbuzz report.
According to the report, Hopes claimed that the express pacer’s accident had rendered him permanently incapacitated. The Kiwi pacer had little chance of returning to play before the season ended, the Australian acknowledged. Ferguson’s injury, according to Hopes, was severe enough to keep him out for the remainder of the season.
“We have a very little chance of having Ferguson back by the end of the tournament because he is out permanently. James Hopes, the fast bowling coach for the Punjab Kings, stated, “I believe he has seriously injured himself.” Given the speed at which the right-arm pacer works, which no one else can match, it might be a serious setback for PBKS.
Potential replacements for Lockie Ferguson in PBKS’ starting lineup
If he is truly going to miss the rest of the season, Punjab’s squad boasts players like Azmatullah Omarzai and Xavier Bartlett who might take his spot in the starting lineup. In recent seasons, Bartlett has performed admirably for both his home team and the BBL. In the following days, he might make his IPL debut.
Omarzai, on the other hand, is a solid choice as an all-around fast bowler. He differs from Ferguson in terms of skill since the Afghanistan player can swing the ball early in the innings. More significantly, he can replace Glenn Maxwell in the starting lineup because he is an excellent batter.
In addition to their international possibilities, PBKS’s roster includes a number of gifted Indian pacers. Notably, Vijaykumar Vyshak played a strong final and helped his team defeat GT. The young right-arm pacer Yash Thakur may stay in the starting lineup as Arshdeep Singh’s backup pacer.
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