Lockie Ferguson's T20I series is a World Cup warm-up plan

New Zealand's speedster Lockie Ferguson believes the upcoming T20I series against India is the ultimate warm-up for the World Cup next month. Kicking off on January 21 in Nagpur, he says playing in India is the best practice to face the pressure. Ferguson also laughed off retirement talks, insisting he’s ready to keep helping the Kiwis shine!

Quick rundown

1.Lockie Ferguson calls the NZ-India T20I bout 'literally perfect prep' for the World Cup.

2.Dew and surface behaviour in India double as coaching aids for kiwi bowlers.

3.India are formidable at home; NZ will push hard in the five-match series.

4.Ferguson quashes retirement talk and eyes a World Cup-ready return.

5.The T20I series kicks off Jan 21 in Nagpur as the World Cup warm-up lap.

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