Lockie Ferguson shows disloyalty to Ricky Ponting, pulls out of IPL 2026 matches ...Middle East

PBKS retained Ferguson for the IPL 2026 season at a salary of ₹2 crore. The fast bowler took five wickets in four matches for the Kings at an average of 20.80 and an economy rate of 9.17 during the previous campaign. Overall, he has taken 51 wickets in 49 matches at an average of 30 and an economy rate of 8.97.

"Just had a wee son, trying to spend as much time as I can at home and help the wife out. 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," Ferguson said.

Lockie Ferguson Takes Paternity Break; PBKS' Backup Options

Lockie Ferguson previously took a short paternity leave during the T20 World Cup 2026. The fast bowler spent around four days with his family before rejoining the New Zealand squad for the crucial Super Eight stage of the tournament.

With Ferguson unavailable for the early fixtures, Punjab Kings might slot Australian fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis into their playing XI. The franchise spent ₹4.4 crore at the auction to acquire Dwarshuis, who remains the second-highest wicket-taker in Big Bash League history.

I'm Still Very Committed to Play for New Zealand - Lockie Ferguson

Despite lacking a central contract, Lockie Ferguson remains eager to represent New Zealand in upcoming ICC events. The fast bowler admitted that he continues to work hard to maintain match fitness ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup and the 2028 T20 World Cup.

The Punjab Kings pacer has featured in 65 ODIs for New Zealand, picking up 99 wickets at an average of 31.55. In the T20I format, he has secured 75 wickets from 53 matches at an impressive average of 17.94 at an economy rate of 7.44.

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