Injury cloud hangs over Kiwi pacer ahead of T20 World Cup
New Zealand's ace speedster faces a race against time for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after a sustaining calf injury.
New Zealand’s preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup have been complicated by fitness concerns around Lockie Ferguson, with the fast bowler currently sidelined following a calf injury sustained in franchise cricket.
Ferguson was forced off during an ILT20 match in Dubai last month and was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the tournament.
The setback has also ruled him out of action for the Big Bash League, raising uncertainty over his availability for the T20 World Cup.
The 34-year-old was expected to feature in New Zealand’s five-match T20I series in India prior to the tournament, having been earmarked as a key pace option for the global event.
However, with Ferguson still working through recovery and New Zealand already set to be without Will O'Rourke due to a back injury, their fast-bowling resources now look further depleted.
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