New Delhi: lockie ferguson He will miss the initial part of IPL 2026 as he has chosen to spend time with his family after recently becoming a father. The fast bowler, who plays for Punjab Kings, is expected to join the team at the end of the tournament after taking a short break from cricket.Ferguson explained his decision. “Just having a little son, trying to spend as much time as possible at home and helping my wife,” he said ahead of the third T20I against New Zealand, as quoted by ESPN Cricinfo. “After this I'll have a few weeks off, before moving on to the next stages of IPL And go away for the winter.”
He had earlier taken only a brief break during the T20 World Cup 2026 and spent a few days with his family before returning to play. Now he wants a long rest to balance personal life and cricket. Ferguson said he still enjoys representing the New Zealand national cricket team, saying, “It's always a pleasure playing for the Black Caps, really enjoyed my time in India again with the group.” In his absence, Punjab Kings may turn to players like Ben Dwarshuis along with other pace options in their team.
New Zealand's commitment and future goals
Ferguson made it clear that he is not walking away from international cricket. “They thought it was my last game (laughs). No, I'm still committed to playing for New Zealand,” he said.Looking to the future, his focus is on the upcoming global tournaments and he said, “Looking at the next two World Cups, it's a great opportunity for our team.” He also mentioned working hard to stay fit and contribute to the team.On the development of cricket, Ferguson supported the idea of a franchise T20 league in New Zealand, saying “I think it's exciting that a franchise tournament has the potential,” and highlighted the country's talent and ability to showcase its cricket on the big stage.
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