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Lockie Ferguson Dismisses Retirement Talks, Eyes T20 World Cup

Lockie Ferguson Dismisses Retirement Talks, Eyes T20 World Cup
‘I still think I’m one of the best, certainly ready to perform at a World Cup’: Lockie Ferguson dismisses talks of retirement · indianexpress.com

Lockie Ferguson, a fast bowler from New Zealand, says he's not retiring anytime soon.

He feels he's still one of the best and is ready to play in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

He's currently in India playing a series of matches, which he thinks is great practice for the World Cup.

New Zealand's first match in the World Cup is against Afghanistan in Chennai.

Ferguson is also part of the Punjab Kings team for the 2026 IPL.

He recently had a calf injury but is now bowling again.

He might take a short break during the World Cup to be with his family when his child is born.

Key facts

Player
Lockie Ferguson
Team
New Zealand
Event
T20 World Cup 2024
Host Countries
India and Sri Lanka
New Zealand's First Match
February 8 against Afghanistan in Chennai
Ferguson's IPL Team
Punjab Kings (2026)
Ferguson's Injury
Calf injury earlier this month
Expected Paternity Leave
February 20 (expected date of child's birth)

Quotes

Lockie Ferguson

New Zealand cricketer and pacer

“I still feel fit, I still feel like I’m contributing. If there’s ever a day I wake up and I’m not contributing to a win, or if I don’t think I’m deserving of playing for the team, then I’ll put my boots on the wall. But at this stage, I still think I’m one of the best, certainly ready to perform at a World Cup.”
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“It’s literally perfect prep. I know they’re not the grounds potentially we’ll play, but just the experience at the time, whether there’s dew factor, whether there’s condition factor, it’s nice to get on the turf and have such a decent build-up into the World Cup.”
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