New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is in doubt for the upcoming T20 World Cup due to a calf injury sustained in a Dubai match on December 21. The injury forced him out of the ILT20 and Big Bash League, impacting his World Cup preparations. Ferguson, who has not played for New Zealand since November 2024 and previously missed the Champions Trophy due to a hamstring issue, was expected to be a key player with his extreme pace and variations.