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Black Caps Star to Miss Final T20 World Cup Group Match Ahead of Birth of First Child
- On Sunday, Lockie Ferguson, New Zealand pace bowler, will miss the final Group D match to return home for the birth of his first child with Emma.
- Having won their first two matches, New Zealand sits second in Group D with four points after beating Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates but lost by seven wickets to South Africa in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
- The 34-year-old Ferguson has taken four wickets for 108 runs in three matches and has taken at least a wicket in each group game.
- Head coach Rob Walter said the plan is for Ferguson to rejoin the squad for the Super Eights, with Ben Sears and Cole McConchie ready if needed.
- A win over Canada would secure New Zealand's place in the Super Eight phase; they face this unfamiliar opponent in Chennai on Tuesday.
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New Zealands Lockie Ferguson to head home amid T20 World Cup for birth of his child - The Tribune
New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is set to return home for the birth of his first child with his wife amidst the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, according to the ICC website.
·Chandigarh, India
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T20 World Cup: Lockie Ferguson on paternity leave, to miss New Zealand vs Canada
Lockie Ferguson will miss New Zealand’s final T20 World Cup group-stage match for the birth of his child. The team must make selection decisions as they aim to secure a Super Eight spot against Canada.
·India
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L 22%
C 33%
R 45%
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