ICC approves Ferguson replacement for Champions Trophy

The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday approved the replacement for Lockie Ferguson in the New Zealand squad.

Kyle Jamieson, who has played 13 ODIs, will replace Ferguson in the Black Caps squad, who will face Pakistan in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy on Wednesday in Karachi.

Ferguson was ruled out due to an injury to his right foot.

The replacement of a player requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee before the player can be officially added to the squad.

The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 consists of Wasim Khan (ICC General Manager – Cricket), Sarah Edgar (ICC Senior Manager – Events), Usman Wahla (PCB Director – International Cricket Operations), Shaun Pollock (Independent Representative).