The Punjab Kings team had to face defeat by 8 wickets to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last match, but now this team has suffered another major setback. Punjab Kings fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of IPL 2025. According to media reports, Locky Ferguson’s injury is big and it is impossible to play further, which is why he is out of the tournament. Punjab Kings bowling coach James Hops informed that now Ferguson’s playing in this tournament is very possible.
Lockie Ferguson out of IPL
Punjab Kings bowling coach James Hops said, ‘Ferguson is out indefinitely, and it is quite difficult to return by the end of the tournament. I think he has hurt himself a lot of injury. Ferguson went out of the ground after throwing only two balls in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He has taken five wickets in four matches so far for Punjab this season and played an important role in the team’s bowling scheme in the middle overs.
Why is the licking Ferguson out of a big shock?
Locky Ferguson’s exit is a big setback for Punjab Kings because this player has no direct option for the team. However, Afghanistan all -rounder Ajmatullah Umarzai is considered to be closest to his role. Vijaykumar Vaishak may be an option among Indian players, who impressed in the first match of this season, but since then he has not got a chance. Yash Thakur was also tried in a match against Sunrisers.
The injury is another blow for Ferguson as he had earlier played Hamstring Inzari while playing in LT20 earlier this year, due to which he was out of the Champions Trophy for New Zealand. Apart from this, at the end of 2024, he also suffered a calf injury. This injury for Punjab Kings has come at a time when their performance is mixed. In the five matches played so far, the team has won three and two have lost. In such a situation, the absence of Ferguson can influence the bowling of the team deeply.