Lockie Ferguson's cricket journey began in his backyard with his brother before he trained at the Parnell Cricket Club in Auckland. |
He changed his name to Lockie from Lauchlan during his teenage years due to his preference for the unique spelling. |
In 2008, he clinched the National Schools Fast Bowling Competition title during his school days. |
Facing multiple injuries early in his career, Ferguson trained with renowned coaches Simon Doull and Didier Poppe to enhance his chest and shoulder strength. |
His first-class debut came in 2013 for Auckland against Wellington in New Zealand. |
Outside cricket, he worked as an account executive from March to November 2013. |
During the 2016-17 Plunket Shield season, he achieved his first 5-wicket haul for Auckland against Otago. |
In the 2017 IPL auction, Rising Pune Supergiant acquired him for ₹50 lakh. |
Kolkata Knight Riders secured him for ₹1.6 crore in the 2019 IPL auction from a base price of Rs 1 crore. |
His first ODI 5-wicket haul came against Pakistan on November 11, 2018. |
In January 2019, Lockie and his brother co-founded the mobile app Machineroad. |
He impressed with 21 wickets in 9 matches during the 2019 World Cup in England. |
His first T20I 5-wicket haul happened against West Indies on November 27, 2020. |
Ferguson took a hattrick for Yorkshire against Lancashire in the 2021 T20 Vitality Blast Championship. |
Gujarat Titans signed him for Rs 10 crore in the IPL 2022 mega auction, later traded to KKR. |
At the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, he claimed 7 wickets in 5 matches. |
During the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, Ferguson took 10 wickets in 7 matches. |
In the 2024 IPL auction, Royal Challengers Bangalore picked him for Rs 2 crore. |
His bowling speeds often exceed 150 kph (93 mph). |
Throughout his career, Ferguson battled various injuries, including a stress fracture and multiple other injuries. |
His preferred pre-match breakfast consists of avocado on toast, scrambled eggs, and coffee. |
He enjoys a glass of wine during celebrations and parties. |
Lockie Ferguson is known for his love for dogs. |
Inspired by Shikhar Dhawan, he revealed in an interview that he grew his mustache. |