PBKS Pacer Confirms He Will Miss Early Part of IPL 2026
Ferguson will take a few weeks off after his child's birth before joining Punjab Kings, with Ben Dwarshuis as the leading short-term replacement option, IPL sources said.
- On Thursday, it was confirmed that Lockie Ferguson will miss the early part of IPL 2026, delaying his arrival in India after the birth of his child.
- Lockie Ferguson said he will spend a few weeks at home after becoming a father, having briefly taken four days of paternity leave during the recent T20 World Cup.
- Soon after the tournament, Ferguson produced 3 for 16 in Hamilton, and his schedule has been packed in recent weeks, weighing his international future.
- Punjab Kings are assessing internal alternatives with Ben Dwarshuis among the leading options, while retained pace options like Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen provide flexibility during Ferguson's absence.
- Ferguson continues to weigh his international future without a fixed timeline, does not hold a central contract, but remains committed to New Zealand and the next two World Cups.
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Punjab Kings' star pacer to miss first few games of IPL 2026, explains reason
Punjab Kings pacer Lockie Ferguson is expected to miss a significant portion of the first half of the IPL 2026. The New Zealand pacer delayed his arrival in India following the birth of his child and as per reports, he is expected to remain at home for a brief period before joining the Shreyas Iyer-led side for the IPL 2026. Notably, he has already confirmed his plans ahead of New Zealand’s third T20I against South Africa in Auckland. He spoke a…
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