3 players who could replace Lockie Ferguson at PBKS if he pulls out of entire IPL 2026
Lockie Ferguson will miss the start of IPL 2026 due to personal reasons.
New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson is expected to be a crucial member of Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Indian Premier League 2026. He has been part of the side since the 2025 edition and was retained in the squad for IPL 2026.
Last season, Ferguson started well by clinching five wickets in four games at an economy of 9.18. However, he sustained an injury in a clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and was ruled out of the tournament. He was later replaced by Kyle Jamieson for the rest of the tournament.
The right-arm pacer is set to miss the first few games of the upcoming season due to personal reasons. Following the birth of his child, he has decided to spend some time with his family before joining the PBKS squad for IPL 2026. Moreover, he is also doubtful about playing in the tournament. Below are three players who can replace Ferguson in PBKS squad if he is ruled out.
3 players who could replace Lockie Ferguson at PBKS if he misses entire IPL 2026
1. Gerald Coetzee
South Africa pacer Gerald Coetzee was part of IPL 2026 mini-auction but went unsold at his base price of INR 2 crore. He was part of Gujarat Titans (GT) last season but was released by the squad ahead of the upcoming season.
The South Africa pacer has played 14 games in the tournament and picked 15 wickets at an economy of 10.37 across two seasons. In his maiden edition in 2024 for Mumbai Indians (MI), he impressed with his performance by clinching 13 scalps in 10 matches.
2. Alzarri Joseph
Alzarri Joseph participated in IPL 2026 auction but could not find any buyers at his base price of INR 2 crore. He last featured in the 2024 season, where he was part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Across 22 games in the IPL, the West Indies pacer has clinched 21 scalps at an economy of 9.55. He can be a good option to replace Ferguson.
3. Tom Curran
England pacer Tom Curran had a base price of INR 2 crore but went unsold in the auction. The right-arm pacer was picked by RCB in the 2024 edition, but was ruled out of the entire season due to a knee injury. Across three seasons since 2018, Curran has clinched 13 wickets in 13 games at an average of 18.31 and an economy of 10.84.
Lockie Ferguson is part of which team in IPL 2026?
Lockie Ferguson is part of Punjab Kings in the tournament.
Why will Ferguson miss the initial games in Indian Premier League 2026?
Ferguson will miss the first few games due to paternity leave. He will spend time with his family following the birth of his child.
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