New Zealand Champions Trophy campaign starts tomorrow ahead of it there comes a drastic news. Already New Zealand camp is facing series of injuries to their main players like Rachin Ravindra who took a blow on his face while attempting a catch against Pakistan.

 His participation to Champions Trophy is too bit on concern, though physio had tented it may took time so the question mark still on his fitness. The news yet dented they received another blow stating Lokie Ferguson is out of Champions Trophy due to hamstring injury. 

Lokie Fergusion Setback And Jamison Entry

Lokie Ferguson got injured playing for Dessert Vipers in ILT20. He got injury in hamstring and was seen limping off against Dubai Capitals but it was said that he will be recovered till Champions Trophy. He skipped the tri Nation series to not to prolong the injury even head coach Stead updated that he will be recovered till Champions Trophy commences. 

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During a warm up game against Afghanistan Lokie Ferguson felt the same discomfort to his right foot which was the clear indication that Lokie Ferguson could not able to participate more in Champions Trophy. Kyle Jamison has been announced as replacement for him. Jamison is mainly considered for his pacy and bounce delivires because of the height he posses which can give stability to New Zealand side. 

A Pro Active Approach

New Zealand has shown a pro active approach entering before this mega event. Though Lokie known for his firey deliveries but for the moment he is out now, Jamison provides an all round option too. Kyle Jamison last played his ODI match in 2023 after that he was too ruled out from New Zealand side for 10 months due to stress fracture in his back. 

Kyle Jamison made his comeback by playing domestic  matches which proppeled him more to gain his confidence. Jamison has an advantage of bouncing the ball enough which is considered quite effective in Pakistan. Head coach Stead has complete confidence on Jamison that he can shine in this tournament. Ferguson is the second pacer after Ben Sears who was replaced by Jacob Duffy who is like of like to him. 

New Zealand will start their Champions Trophy campgain against the title winners Pakistan, they would like to repeat the same performance which they did few days ago by beating Pakistan in tri series final.