Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Lockie Ferguson Dismisses Retirement Talks, Eyes T20 World Cup
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.
Lockie Ferguson dismisses retirement talks, stating he feels fit and ready for the T20 World Cup.
Ferguson is currently in India playing a T20I series, which he sees as good preparation for the World Cup.
New Zealand's first match in the T20 World Cup is against Afghanistan in Chennai on February 8.
Ferguson is part of the Punjab Kings roster for IPL 2026 and is recovering from a calf injury.
He expects to take a short paternity break during the World Cup as his child is due on February 20.
- Who
- Lockie Ferguson, New Zealand cricketer
- What
- Dismisses retirement talks, ready for T20 World Cup
- When
- T20 World Cup starts February 7, 2024
- Where
- India and Sri Lanka
- Why
- Feels fit and ready to contribute to the team
- 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)