Lockie Ferguson to miss early IPL 2026 matches for Punjab Kings
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Lockie Ferguson will miss the start of IPL 2026 with Punjab Kings, prioritizing family after the birth of his son.
New Zealand speedster Lockie Ferguson is set to miss the early stages of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 for Punjab Kings (PBKS), according to ESPNcricinfo.
Previously, the right-arm pacer took a short paternity leave during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, to spend some time with his family before rejoining the New Zealand side for the Super Eight stage. Nine days after the T20 World Cup final against India in Ahmedabad, Ferguson displayed a brilliant performance with the ball against Hamilton, where he took 3/16 in New Zealand's series-levelling win against South Africa in the second T20I of the five-match series.
After the third T20I at Eden Park, his home ground, Ferguson will head into a longer break.
Speaking ahead of the third T20I in Auckland, Ferguson shared that the recent arrival of his newborn son has shifted his priorities off the field, as he aims to be present at home while continuing to manage professional commitments.
"Just had a wee son, trying to spend as much time as I can at home and help the wife out," Ferguson said in Auckland before the third T20I against South Africa. "I'll have a few weeks off after this, before sort of heading to the later stages of the IPL and away for the winter."
The right-arm fast bowler, known for his express pace and ability to deliver in crunch moments, is expected to return to franchise duties for PBKS later in the IPL 2026 season.
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