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Lockie Ferguson Comes in For Bartlett

Lockie Ferguson Comes in For Bartlett

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IPL 2026 PBKS vs RR Playing 11: Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings will square off against Riyan Parag-led Rajasthan Royals in the 40th match of the IPL 2026 on April 28 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. Punjab Kings have been in red-hot form, putting on a brilliant show in the ongoing season. Meanwhile, the Rajasthan Royals have a good outing in the ongoing season. Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab have been unbeaten in the ongoing season with 6 wins out of 7 wins, while one game ended with no result. With the Punjab Kings sitting in the top position, Rajasthan Royals secured 4th position in the IPL 2026 points table. 🚨Toss update from New Chandigarh🚨@rajasthanroyals won the toss and elected to bowl first against @PunjabKingsIPL Updates ▶️ https://t.co/fBbdVnF5Fx#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #PBKSvRR pic.twitter.com/B0CBFCjVhr — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 28, 2026 Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bowl. Speaking at the toss, RR captain Riyan Parag said, “We’ll be bowling first. Looks like a pretty good wicket, but there was a little …

Former India cricketer rips into Lockie Ferguson over paternity break despite no injury concerns

Former India cricketer rips into Lockie Ferguson over paternity break despite no injury concerns

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3 min readMar 21, 2026 01:16 PM IST Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has slammed Lockie Ferguson after the New Zealand pacer said he won’t take part in the initial phase of the Indian Premier League 2026, opting to spend more time with his family and newborn baby. Punjab Kings had retained Ferguson at his base price for INR 2 crore. While Chopra said there’s nothing wrong with giving priority to family and spending time with them, once a commitment is made by someone, it’s not right to just break it. “I’m thinking about Lockie Ferguson. Actually, that’s a serious one. Is he injured… I don’t know, is he injured or not? What I read is, he’s not available for seven matches. He said, ‘I want to spend some time with family.’ He was picked at base price, right? Bought for 2 crores. He’s playing for his team, playing for New Zealand, then he’ll take a break. He’ll go home and spend time with family. It’s not a bad thing. Again, don’t judge anyone. You …

Matheesha Pathirana to miss IPL 2026 start through injury; Lockie Ferguson opts for paternity leave, to rejoin later

Matheesha Pathirana to miss IPL 2026 start through injury; Lockie Ferguson opts for paternity leave, to rejoin later

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2 min readMar 21, 2026 11:09 AM IST Joining a long list of pacers unavailable for the start of the Indian Premier League 2026, Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana and New Zealand quick Lockie Ferguson are set to miss the initial phase of the tournament. Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar confirmed on Friday that Pathirana, who was ruled out of the 2026 T20 World Cup due to a calf strain, is currently undergoing rehabilitation and will only be available from mid-April. Pathirana sustained a calf injury during Sri Lanka’s 2026 T20 World Cup game against Australia and was helped off the field, appearing in only three games for Sri Lanka in the tournament. ALSO READ | IPL: From Josh Hazlewood to Sam Curran, here is an injury list of overseas players “The latest update is that he is with the Sri Lankan cricket board for his rehab. Somewhere mid-April is when they feel he’ll be match fit,” Nayar said during KKR’s pre-season press conference. Pathirana was bought by KKR for INR 18 …

‘I still think I’m one of the best, certainly ready to perform at a World Cup’: Lockie Ferguson dismisses talks of retirement | Cricket News

‘I still think I’m one of the best, certainly ready to perform at a World Cup’: Lockie Ferguson dismisses talks of retirement | Cricket News

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New Zealand’s Lockie Ferguson dismissed talks of himself retiring in the near future, saying he feels that he’s still one of the best and is ready to play in the upcoming T20 World Cup. “I still feel fit, I still feel like I’m contributing. If there’s ever a day I wake up and I’m not contributing to a win, or if I don’t think I’m deserving of playing for the team, then I’ll put my boots on the wall,” he said. “But at this stage, I still think I’m one of the best, certainly ready to perform at a World Cup,” he added. The pacer, who is currently in India to play the 5-match T20I series starting on Wednesday, said that playing here was a perfect preparation opportunity for the Kiwis for the T20 World Cup, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, from February 7. The Black Caps will start their campaign on February 8 against Afghanistan in Chennai, followed by a match against UAE on February 10, also at Chennai. They …

Lockie Ferguson set to miss remainder of IPL, confirms Punjab bowling coach James Hopes

Lockie Ferguson set to miss remainder of IPL, confirms Punjab bowling coach James Hopes

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With their bowling unit conceding more than 200 runs in four matches out of the five matches they have played, Punjab Kings have seen the pace attack struggle in this edition of the IPL. The Shreyas Kings side, which was on top of the point table after the opening week in IPL, have slid to the sixth spot after two losses in their last three matches. With the side facing an eight-wicket wicket loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last match, Punjab Kings fast bowling coach James Hope believes that the team needs to find a way to get more spin in their bowling attack. “Of course it’s a concern, but once again, we tend not to look at, like, he’s going at 9.5, he’s going at 10, because we’re playing games where 200 is a score, or 220 is a score, or 240 is a score. If we keep playing games where 230 is a score, our guys keep going to 10 and over, well, we’re going to win most games. So that’s how …

Huge Blow For Punjab Kings: Overseas Pacer Lockie Ferguson To Miss Remainder Of IPL 2025

Huge Blow For Punjab Kings: Overseas Pacer Lockie Ferguson To Miss Remainder Of IPL 2025

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is likely to miss rest of IPL 2025, said bowling coach James Hopes ahead of their clash against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Ferguson walked off the field due to a left leg issue after bowling just two balls in his side’s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, which they eventually lost by eight wickets at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. “Ferguson’s out indefinitely, and us getting him back by the end of the tournament is a very low percentage. I think he’s done a real decent injury to himself,” said Hopes in the pre-match press conference. Ferguson had previously missed the 2025 Champions Trophy for New Zealand after suffering a hamstring injury while playing in the ILT20 in the UAE. Other overseas fast-bowling options in the PBKS set-up include seamer Xavier Bartlett, and all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai. From the Indian perspective, they have Vijaykumar Vyshak, who made an impact in PBKS first game of the season and make them victorious over Gujarat Titans (GT). Against …

Fastest balls of IPL 2025: Lockie Ferguson, Jofra Archer dominate list | Ipl News

Fastest balls of IPL 2025: Lockie Ferguson, Jofra Archer dominate list | Ipl News

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Punjab Kings pacer Lockie Ferguson has set the speed gun ablaze in the IPL 2025 season as he leads the charts for the fastest deliveries bowled in the ongoing edition. The Kiwi speedster bowled a 153.2 kmph thunderbolt during the Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings clash. Rajasthan Royals’ Jofra Archer and Gujarat Titans’ Kagiso Rabada are the other bowlers to breach the 150-kph mark thus far this edition. The IPL has witnessed some of the fastest international bowlers line up for franchises across 17 editions. Australian quick Shaun Tait was recorded to have bowled the quickest ball ever in IPL history. Playing for Rajasthan Royals, Tait bowled a 157.7 delivery to Delhi Daredevils batter Aaron Finch in 2011. Incidentally, Ferguson also holds the record for the second fastest delivery ever in the IPL, with his searing 157.3 kph during the IPL 2025. Umran Malik is the only Indian to breach the 157-kph mark in IPL history. Fastest balls of IPL 2025 – As of April 9, 2025 Bowler Team Speed (kph) Match Lockie Ferguson …

IPL 2025 LSG vs PBKS Playing 11; Lockie Ferguson back into attack

IPL 2025 LSG vs PBKS Playing 11; Lockie Ferguson back into attack

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IPL 2025 LSG vs PBKS Playing 11: Rishabh Pant led Lucknow Super Giants is scheduled to face Shreyas Iyer led Punjab Kings to plat the 13th match of IPL 2025 on April 1 in Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. IPL 2025 LSG vs PBKS Playing 11 Since 2024, nearly 38 percent of Arshdeep Singh’s deliveries in the death overs (16-20) have been dot balls. Shashank Singh has the second-highest SR, and the highest by an Indian batter in death overs (16-20) in IPL since 2024. Only once has a total of 200 been scored in Lucknow across 14 games (by KKR in 2024). Lockie Ferguson enjoys a favourable matchup against two key LSG batters – Nicholas Pooran (17 balls, 20 runs, 4 dismissals) and Rishabh Pant (36 balls, 37 runs, 3 dismissals). Since the last season, Yuzvendra Chahal has had a poor record against left-handers as compared to right-handers, and how he bowls to Nicholas Pooran could be crucial. In the LSG vs PBKS match at Lucknow, Punjab Kings won …

Lockie Ferguson Ruled Out of Champions Trophy; Jamieson Named as Replacement

Lockie Ferguson Ruled Out of Champions Trophy; Jamieson Named as Replacement

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The 33-year-old Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a foot injury, with Kyle Jamieson having been named as a replacement. Ferguson who did not play in the Tri-nation series, suffered a hamstring injury during the International League T20. He experienced pain in his right foot while bowling in an informal warm-up match against Afghanistan in Karachi. “An initial medical assessment indicated he would not be fit enough to take part in the entire tournament,” New Zealand Cricket said in a media release. “Given the proximity to the start of the Champions Trophy and the short nature of the tournament, the decision was made to send Ferguson home to begin rehabilitation,” the release further said. Squad News | Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a foot injury and will be replaced by Kyle Jamieson. #ChampionsTrophyhttps://t.co/8FWL4qXfV8 — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 18, 2025 With Ferguson’s recovery time remains uncertain, has raised questions on his availability for the IPL 2025. BlackCaps bowler …

Gary Stead Provides Update on Injured Rachin Ravindra, Lockie Ferguson

Gary Stead Provides Update on Injured Rachin Ravindra, Lockie Ferguson

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The New Zealand Gary Stead has provided an update on star batter Rachin Ravindra has yet to regain full fitness after sustaining an injury during Pakistan’s Tri-Nation series. The opener suffered a blow to the forehead while attempting a catch in the 38th over and experienced headaches for several days. Rachin Ravindra was then forced to the field following the incident and subsequently missed New Zealand’s victory over South Africa, which secured their place in the final in Karachi on Friday. “The pleasing thing is that he’s progressing well. We’re following head injury assessment protocols at the moment,” said Gary Stead. “He’s had a headache for a few days, but that’s subsiding, which is really good news. He hit a few balls tonight for the first time, which is encouraging, but there are still a few more steps before he can be cleared to play,” he added. Head coach Gary Stead with an update on Rachin Ravindra and Lockie Ferguson ahead of the ODI Tri-Series Final 🗣️ #3Nations1Trophy #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/lZRts2nP3z — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 13, …