Overview
- New Zealand Cricket confirmed the fast bowler has flown home on parental leave and will be unavailable for Tuesday’s Group D game in Chennai.
- Head coach Rob Walter said no replacement will be named at this stage, with the plan for Ferguson to rejoin the squad for the Super 8 phase.
- Travelling reserves Ben Sears and Cole McConchie are on standby to be added to the main squad if required.
- New Zealand sit second in Group D, and a victory over Canada would confirm progression to the Super 8s.
- Ferguson has taken four wickets in three matches at an economy rate reported around 9.67, with his departure following a seven-wicket loss to South Africa.