Lockie Ferguson is a New Zealand cricketer. He has played in all formats of cricket for New Zealand and played in various leagues around the world. He is considered one of the fastest bowlers of all time.
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Wiki/Biography
Lockie Ferguson aka Lachlan Hammond Ferguson was born on Thursday, 13 June 1991 (age 32 years; as of 2023) in Auckland, New Zealand. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
A childhood photo of Lockie Ferguson (right) with his father and elder brother
He liked playing cricket since childhood and trained at Parnell Cricket Club in Auckland. He did his schooling at Auckland Grammar School from 2005 to 2009 where he played for the school team.
Lockie Ferguson (second from right, wearing armbands) when he started playing cricket
He later pursued a Bachelor of Business degree in Advertising and Marketing at Auckland University of Technology, Auckland from 2010 to 2012. He later became a professional cricketer.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 6′ 1″
Weight (approx.): 80 kg
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Brown
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest 42″, Waist 32″, Biceps 13″
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father, Doug Ferguson, is a former rugby player, and his mother, Jan Ferguson, is a former sprinter and netballer. He has an elder brother named Mitch Ferguson, a software developer, who is married to Hayley Ferguson.
Lockie Ferguson with sister-in-law, Hayley, elder brother, Mitch, mother, Jan, and father, Doug (left to right)
Wife & Children
He got married to Emma Komocki, a British national and physiotherapist, on 2 February 2024.
Lockie Ferguson with his wife, Emma Komocki, on their wedding day
The couple earlier got engaged in February 2023.
Lockie Ferguson with Emma Komocki (right) after their engagement
Relationships/Affairs
He was in a relationship with Kat Houk before breaking up with her.
Lockie Ferguson with Kat Houk (right)
He started dating Emma Komocki in 2022.
Lockie Ferguson with Emma Komocki (left)
Religion
He follows Christianity.
Signature
Lockie Ferguson’s signature
Career
Domestic
In the 2008-2009 season, he played for Auckland Second XI and Auckland Under-19. From 2011-2012 to the 2015-2016 season, he played for Auckland A. In the 2012-2013 season, he started playing for Auckland. From the 2014-2015 to the 2019-2020 seasons, he played for New Zealand XI.
Lockie Ferguson when he played for Auckland
International
New Zealand A
From the 2016-2017 to the 2018-2019 season, he played for New Zealand A.
Test
He made his test debut on 12 December 2019 against Australia in Perth and conceded 47 runs in 11 overs.
ODI
He played his first ODI match on 4 December 2016 against Australia in Sydney and took 1 wicket for 73 runs and got out on a duck. On 11 November 2018, he took 5 wickets for 45 runs against Pakistan.
Lockie Ferguson playing in an ODI match for New Zealand
ODI World Cup
In the 2019 World Cup held in England, he took 21 wickets in 9 matches at an average of 19.48, a strike rate of 23.90, and an economy rate of 4.89.
Lockie Ferguson with his parents during the 2019 ODI World Cup
In the 2023 ODI World Cup held in India, he took 10 wickets in 7 matches at an average of 30.10, a strike rate of 32.40, and an economy rate of 5.57.
Lockie Ferguson with a Man of the Match award during the 2023 ODI World Cup
T20I
He played his debut T20I on 3 January 2017 against Bangladesh in Napier and took 3 wickets for 32 runs. On 27 November 2020, he took his first T20I 5-wicket haul against West Indies with 5 wickets for 21 runs.
T20 World Cup
In the 2022 T20 World Cup held in Australia, he took 7 wickets in 5 matches at an average of 22.71, a strike rate of 16.79, and an economy rate of 8.37.
Leagues
Indian Premier League (IPL)
In the 2017 IPL auction, he was acquired by Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) for his base price of Rs 50 lakh. In the IPL auction, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) acquired him for Rs 1.60 crore against his base price of Rs 1 crore.
Lockie Ferguson bowling during a practice session for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
In the IPL 2022 mega auction, he was acquired by Gujarat Titans for Rs 10 crore against his base price of Rs 2 crore. Ahead of IPL season 16 in 2023, he was traded to KKR from Gujarat Titans. In the 2024 auction, he was acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for his base price of Rs 2 crore.
Lockie Ferguson playing for Gujarat Titans
Vitality Blast
In 2018, he played for Derbyshire Cricket Club in the T20 Vitality Blast Championship in England. In 2021, he represented Yorkshire Cricket Club in the T20 Vitality Blast. In a match against Lancashire, he took a hattrick.
Lockie Ferguson playing for Yorkshire Cricket Club
The Hundred
In 2021, he played for Manchester Originals in The Hundred tournament. He played for Welsh Fire in the 2023 season of The Hundred.
Lockie Ferguson playing for Welsh Fire in The Hundred
Major League Cricket (MLC)
In the maiden MLC season in 2023, he represented the Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR).
Lockie Ferguson celebrating a wicket for Los Angeles Knight Riders
Jersey Number
He earlier wore jersey number 87 for New Zealand but later started wearing jersey number 69 for New Zealand in international tournaments, for Auckland in domestic competitions, and for KKR in IPL.
Lockie Ferguson earlier jersey number 87 for New Zealand
Lockie Ferguson jersey number 69 for New Zealand
Lockie Ferguson’s jersey number 69 for Auckland
Lockie Ferguson’s jersey number 69 for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL
Injuries
Lockie Ferguson has suffered many injuries during his career. He has suffered a stress fracture in his back, injuries in his foot, arms, knee, and shoulder, and a right Achilles injury in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
An X-ray showing arm injury of Lockie Ferguson
Records
- The second player to dismiss 2 wickets in the first two deliveries in T20Is
Awards, Honours, Achievements
- Named as Rising Star of the Squad in 2019 by ICC
- Named in the Team of the Tournament (of 2019 World Cup) by the ICC
- Fastest Delivery of the Season Award in IPL 15 in 2022
Car Collection
He owns a Singer Porsche 911, a 2015 Dodge Challenger, and an Audi RS 4 Avant.
Lockie Ferguson with his 2015 Dodge Challenger
Salary/Income
His income for 2024 was ₹2 crore ($241,000 approx) from his IPL contract with RCB.
Favourites
- Cricket Ground: Lord’s London
- Cheat meal: New York-style Pepperoni pizza
- City to eat out: New York
- Delivery: Yorker, Bouncer
Tattoos
Lockie has got multiple tattoos inked on his body including one on his ring finger, one on his right wrist, and one below the back of his neck.
Lockie Ferguson’s ring finger tattoo
The tattoo below the back of the neck of Lockie Ferguson
Facts/Trivia
- His batting style is right-handed, and his bowling style is right-arm fast.
- His fans have given him the nickname ‘Whakamana Express’ for his pace and bowling to the body of batsmen.
- While studying in school, he won the National Schools Fast Bowling Competition in 2008. He was also named the Quickest Secondary School Bowler Of New Zealand.
Lockie Ferguson (extreme right) during the National Schools Fast Bowling Competition in 2008
- During his early teenage years, he changed his name from Lauchlan to Lockie as he liked the unusual spelling.
- When he suffered injuries during his early cricketing days, Simon Doull started mentoring him and later introduced him to Didier Poppe, the French Olympic throwing coach, who worked on Ferguson’s chest and shoulder strength.
- He worked as an account executive from March 2013 to November 2013.
- In January 2019, he co-founded a mobile application named Machineroad with his elder brother, Mitch Ferguson. The application requires a tripod and a mobile and gives information about ball speed, ball tracking, pitch mapping, good lengths, and bowling loads which also helps Lockie with workload management.
Lockie Ferguson’s brother Mitch Ferguson operating the Machineroad application
- He revealed in an interview that he decided to grow his moustache after seeing the Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan who was famous for his moustache. He termed it as upper lip fashion and said that he would like to see West Indies cricketer Sunil Narine and fellow New Zealand cricketer Trent Boult with moustaches as well.
Lockie Ferguson’s moustache
- He often eats non-vegetarian foods to fulfil his nutritional needs.
- Before playing any match in New Zealand, he often eats avocado on toast with scrambled eggs and coffee.
- He is popular for bowling deliveries above 150 kph (93 mph) with ease. His fastest delivery was clocked at 157.3 kph (97.7 mph) while bowling for Gujarat Giants during the IPL final against Rajasthan Royals on 29 May 2022.
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- He likes playing golf, camping, surfing, and travelling during his free time.
Lockie Ferguson during surfing practice
- He likes vintage watches and owns a Bell & Ross Vintage WW1-92 Military wristwatch which is a tribute to the first wristwatches worn by pilots in the 1920s.
Lockie Ferguson’s Bell & Ross Vintage WW1-92 Military wristwatch
- He likes to exercise in the gym and do meditation to maintain his fitness, focus, and endurance.
Lockie Ferguson during a gym session
- Lockie Ferguson supports various social awareness initiatives. In 2019, he raised awareness about heart problems in children.
Lockie Ferguson during the campaign for spreading awareness about health problems
- He likes drinking alcoholic beverages such as wine and beer during parties or in his free time.
Lockie Ferguson (centre) drinking beer during Christmas celebrations
- He likes to do photography and owns several cameras.
Lockie Ferguson showing his cameras
- He often plays video games during his time away from cricket.
Lockie Ferguson playing a video game
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