Lockie Ferguson to miss IPL 2026 start, puts family first: ‘Help my wife out’

 Lockie Ferguson will miss the early IPL 2026 matches for Punjab Kings to spend time with his newborn. He plans to join later. Despite managing workload, he said, “I’m still very committed to play for New Zealand,” and aims to feature in upcoming World Cups while supporting a future franchise league at home. Lockie Ferguson will miss the early IPL 2026 matches for Punjab Kings to spend time with his newborn. He plans to join later. Despite managing workload, he said, “I’m still very committed to play for New Zealand,” and aims to feature in upcoming World Cups while supporting a future franchise league at home.