Lockie Ferguson is returning home ahead of the birth of his first child. Photo / AFPLockie Ferguson is returning home ahead of the birth of his first child. Photo / AFPThe Black Caps lose star bowler Lockie Ferguson for their final group D World Cup match against Canada on Tuesday after he departed the squad on paternity leave. The 34-year-old is returning home for the birth of his and wife Emma Ferguson’s first child. Black Caps head coach Rob Walter was supportive of Ferguson’s leave.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 15, 2026 05:58 UTC