Lockie Ferguson Takes Brief Break from T20 World Cup for Major Life Milestone

Lockie Ferguson, New Zealand's pace bowler, will return home for the birth of his first child, missing the team's final Group D match against Canada at the T20 World Cup. He plans to rejoin for Super 8s, provided the team advances. New Zealand currently holds second place in Group D.

New Zealand pace bowler Lockie Ferguson is set to return home to witness the birth of his first child, causing him to miss the team's final Group D match of the T20 World Cup against Canada.

According to head coach Rob Walter, Ferguson plans to reunite with the squad for the Super 8s, contingent on the team's advancement. This announcement comes as New Zealand, which recently faced a defeat against South Africa, gears up for a crucial match against Canada.

Ferguson's absence will not result in an immediate replacement, but reserve players Ben Sears and Cole McConchie are on standby. Currently, Ferguson has performed admirably, securing four wickets across three matches.

(With inputs from agencies.)