Mon Apr 14 11:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Punjab Kings Devastated by Lockie Ferguson’s Major Injury

**Mullanpur, [Date]** – A significant blow has struck the Punjab Kings (PBKS) with the news that star New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson will miss a substantial portion, if not all, of IPL 2025. The injury, sustained during a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad where he bowled only two balls before hobbling off with a left thigh injury, is described as serious by PBKS fast bowling coach James Hopes.

Hopes stated, “He’s done a real decent injury to himself… getting him back by the end of the tournament is a very low percentage.” While specifics of the injury remain undisclosed, the 33-year-old Ferguson’s absence is a major setback for the team. In his four appearances this season, Ferguson had taken five wickets, proving a crucial part of their middle-overs bowling strategy.

The Kings do have options to fill the void. Australian Xavier Bartlett and Afghan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai are in the squad, along with Indian players Vijaykumar Vyshak and Yash Thakur, who have already featured in matches this season. However, none can fully replicate Ferguson’s impact.

This latest injury is particularly unfortunate for Ferguson, who has battled a string of setbacks recently, including a hamstring injury that ruled him out of the Champions Trophy and a previous calf injury. The injury also casts a shadow over PBKS’s middling season, where they currently stand with a 3-2 record. The team will now face the challenge of navigating the remainder of the tournament without their key bowler.

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