Lockie Ferguson: T20I Showdown as Enchanted Prep for World Cup

In the magical cricketing realm, our valiant wizard Lockie Ferguson declares that the upcoming T20I showdown against the formidable India is the ultimate enchantment to prepare for the grand ICC T20 World Cup next month. Fresh from a glorious 2-1 victory in the ODI series, the Kiwis will embark on their T20 quest in the spellbound city of Nagpur on January 21, ready to face their powerful opponents.

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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