Ferguson had to walk off the field during a game against Australia last Saturday after experiencing discomfort in his right Achilles.This injury subsequently ruled him out of New Zealand’s recent match against South Africa, a game that ended in a 190-run defeat, marking their third consecutive loss after an initial run of four wins.
New Zealand Cricket confirmed the positive news, stating, “Lockie Ferguson’s scan on his right Achilles revealed no significant damage, and it’s hoped he’ll be available for Saturday’s game against Pakistan in Bengaluru.”
However, the Black Caps have been grappling with a series of injuries, which has placed them in a challenging situation as the World Cup enters its crucial stages. Notably, five players, including regular skipper Kane Williamson, are currently dealing with injuries.
While Ferguson and Mark Chapman were already nursing injuries, Matt Henry and James Neesham also suffered injuries in their recent outing, with Henry experiencing hamstring tightness.
“Matt Henry will undergo an MRI scan in the next 24 hours to ascertain the extent of the injury to his right hamstring,” New Zealand Cricket stated. “Henry came from the field after experiencing tightness during his sixth over and did not return.”
Regarding James Neesham, the board explained, “Jimmy Neesham is nursing a bruised right wrist after he was struck by the ball while bowling in the first innings. The injury saw Neesham slide down the batting order to number nine, but an X-ray has cleared him of any broken bones.”
Both Mark Chapman and Kane Williamson will be reevaluated in Bengaluru ahead of New Zealand’s upcoming penultimate round-robin match against Pakistan.
As New Zealand’s squad prepares for their next fixture, they are set to arrive in Bengaluru from Pune on Thursday afternoon.
(With inputs from PTI)
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