Lockie Ferguson Injury Puts T20 World Cup 2026 Participation in Doubt for New Zealand

With the T20 World Cup 2026 coming closer, New Zealand have suffered a big setback. Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is now doubtful for the tournament after picking up an injury during the ILT20 2025–26 season. It is worth noting that Ferguson faces a race against time to be fit for the World Cup. He sustained a calf injury while playing for Desert Vipers in Dubai on December 21.

Lockie Ferguson Injury Puts T20 World Cup 2026 in Doubt

The injury also ruled him out of the remainder of the ILT20 season and subsequently the Big Bash League.' New Zealand Cricket is anticipating Ferguson's speedy recovery so that he can represent the Black Caps in the World Cup, which will commence on February 7. The rehabilitation process for Ferguson will certainly be one to follow with great interest.

Lockie Ferguson’s injury meant that he would be missing the ongoing BBL 2025-26 season as well. He was set to represent Sydney Thunder in the tournament but will sit out due to the injury instead. Speaking on the same, Sydney Thunder general manager Trent Copeland came forward and gave his take on the situation. 

"We're gutted that Lockie won't be with us this year, not only does he bowl 150kph with an incredible amount of experience in all conditions, but he is genuinely one of the best humans in cricket and added so much to our squad culturally too,” Copeland said in a statement. 

"We wish Lockie all the best in the recovery ahead of the World Cup and hope to one day see him back playing for the Thunder Nation,” he added.

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by mishaalmubarak January 3, 2026