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IPL 2025: BIG BLOW For PBKS! Lockie Ferguson Ruled Out Of The Tournament – Who Will Replace Him?

Against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Ferguson was struggling to bowl and eventually pulled out of bowling a full over.

Before the game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), PBKS got a shock as the Kiwi speedster Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the remaining IPL 2025. During the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Ferguson was struggling to bowl and eventually went out to the dug out. PBKS’ fast bowling coach James Hopes confirmed regarding this issue.

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What James Hopes Said On Lockie Ferguson

“Lockie Ferguson is out of the tournament indefinitely and it is highly unlikely that we will get him back till the end of the tournament. I think he has hurt himself quite badly”.

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Who Will Replace Him?

The Punjab-side also have a few other options to replace the Kiwi fast bowler. The Australian fast bowler Xavier Bartlett, Afghanistan’s all-rounder Azmatullah Umarzai are two options for PBKS. Apart from these two, Vijaykumar Vaishak is another option.

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Aditya Mallick

Aditya Mallick

Senior Sub-Editor (Sports)

Aditya Mallick is a Senior Sub-Editor (Sports) with over 4+ years of experience covering a wide range of sports, including cricket and football. His in-depth coverage of major sporting events such as ICC Cricket tournaments and prominent football leagues demonstrates his expertise in the field. Aditya holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Maharshi Dayanand University and has contributed to leading media outlets like Zee News and The Times of India. Aditya's articles undergo rigorous fact-checking by a dedicated News Desk team before publication, ensuring accuracy and reliability. His commitment to journalistic integrity has made him a trusted voice in sports media. Beyond the newsroom, Aditya actively engages with the sporting community and is a member of various sports journalism and media associations. Feel free to connect with him on LinkedIn to stay updated with his latest insights and contributions to sports journalism.

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First published on: Apr 15, 2025 09:54 AM IST


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