Lockie Ferguson returns to New Zealand (Photo: PTI)
New Zealand – Lockie Ferguson: New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has suddenly returned home amid the T20 World Cup 2026. The information about his return home has been given by the New Zealand team management. Lockie Ferguson left for home after the match against South Africa on 14 February. New Zealand team management said that Lockie Ferguson wants to be with his wife Emma on the special occasion of the birth of their first child.
Lockie Ferguson will not play against Canada
Lockie Ferguson’s return home means that he will not be available with the New Zealand team in the last Group D match against Canada. New Zealand has to play against Canada on 17th February in Chennai.
Ferguson returns home to welcome first child
According to the team’s head coach Rob Walter, these moments are full of excitement for Lockie Ferguson. We are also happy that he will be at his home on this special occasion and will welcome the child with his wife Emma.
An exciting time for the Ferguson whānau 🖤
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Now Ferguson will return to Super-8
After Lockie Ferguson returns home, will anyone be included in his place in the team? In response to this question, New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said that we are not including anyone in the team in place of Ferguson. According to the plan, he will return till the Super-8 stage of the tournament.
He further said that if the need arises, our traveling reserves – Ben Sears and Cole McConchie – are ready. They can be included.
Lockie Ferguson in T20 World Cup 2026
Talking about Lockie Ferguson’s performance so far in the T20 World Cup 2026, he is the most successful bowler of his team by taking 4 wickets in 3 matches. This shows how important his presence is for the Kiwi team in the tournament.
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