New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson won't be seen bowling again in the ongoing first Test against Australia in Perth due to an untimely injury, confirmed the Kiwis on Friday (December 13).
"INJURY UPDATE: An MRI scan has confirmed a right calf muscle-tendon strain for Lockie Ferguson which will prevent him bowling in the remainder of the 1st Test, although he is available to bat. Awaiting a further report which will inform the next steps of his recovery," the Blackcaps tweeted.
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The 28-year-old, making Test debut, was found to have developed strain in his right calf bowling 11 overs on Day 1 at the Optus stadium before the second session when he was quickly sent for an MRI scan to determine the extent of the problem.
The Aussies scored 248/4 until stumps with Marnus Labuschagne scoring a hundred. Neil Wagner took two wickets while Tim Southee and Colin de Grandhomme contributed a scalp each.
