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Lockie Ferguson ruled out of Sydney Thunder’s BBL|15 campaign
Sydney Thunder will be without New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson for the remainder of the ongoing Big Bash League after the experienced speedster suffered a calf injury while playing in ILT20 for Desert Vipers in United Arab Emirates. The club confirmed on Tuesday that Ferguson will not recover in time to take part in BBL|15, dealing a significant blow to their pace attack.
"We’re gutted that Lockie won’t be with us this year. Not only does he bowl 150km/h with an incredible amount of experience in all conditions, but he is genuinely one of the best humans in cricket and added so much to our squad culturally, too," Sydney Thunder General Manager Trent Copeland said.
"We wish Lockie all the best in the recovery ahead of the World Cup and hope to one day see him back playing for the Thunder Nation."
Meanwhile, Sydney Thunder have roped in England all-rounder David Willey as a replacement for Lockie Ferguson, who will now turn his attention to regaining full fitness ahead of next month’s T20 World Cup. New Zealand are scheduled to begin their campaign on February 8 with a clash against Afghanistan in Chennai. The T20 World Cup will begin on February 7.
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Pakistan to host Australia ahead of T20I World Cup 2026
Pakistan are set to host Australia in a three-match T20I series in the build-up to the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The series will be crucial for both sides in their preparations for the global event.
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WPL 2026: Struggling UP Warriorz lock horns with high-flying MI
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ACB limits players' availability to three foreign leagues per year
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has taken a massive step by approving a new policy that limits their players’ participation in overseas leagues. Under the decision, Afghan cricketers will be allowed to feature in only three international franchise leagues per year, in addition to competing in the board’s own upcoming five-team franchise-based T20 tournament.
"To prote...
Daryl Mitchell’s sublime century helps New Zealand level series against India
New Zealand came out all guns blazing, producing a commanding all-round performance to defeat India by seven wickets in the second ODI on Wednesday in Rajkot to level the three-match series 1–1. Riding on the sublime century from Daryl Mitchell and an impressive 87 from Will Young, New Zealand orchestrated a decisive chase to avoid series defea...
"They discuss with Gautam": Indian batting coach Kotak dismisses rift rumours, backs Kohli–Rohit’s role in team planning
India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak brushed aside speculation surrounding a supposed communication gap between senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Kotak made it clear that the two stalwarts remain actively engaged in discussions with the team management.
"Both of them are so senior and so expe...
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