Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Lockie Ferguson
How Lockie Ferguson built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Lockie Ferguson is a New Zealand cricketer renowned for his extreme pace, frequently exceeding 90 mph with a fastest recorded delivery of 157.3 km/h. He represents New Zealand internationally and plays first-class cricket for Auckland. Known for his aggressive bowling style featuring lethal bouncers, Ferguson is considered one of the fastest bowlers in the world. He was a key member of the New Zealand team that reached the final of the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
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November 2016: Added to New Zealand's ODI squad against Australia
In November 2016, Lockie Ferguson was added to New Zealand's One Day International (ODI) squad for their series against Australia.
December 2016: ODI debut for New Zealand against Australia
On 4 December 2016, Lockie Ferguson made his One Day International (ODI) debut for New Zealand against Australia.
January 2017: T20I debut for New Zealand against Bangladesh
On 3 January 2017, Lockie Ferguson made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for New Zealand against Bangladesh. In the match, he took two wickets with his first two deliveries.
February 2017: Bought by Rising Pune Supergiants in 2017 Indian Premier League
In February 2017, Lockie Ferguson was bought by the Rising Pune Supergiants team for the 2017 Indian Premier League.
November 2017: Added to New Zealand's Test squad against the West Indies
In November 2017, Lockie Ferguson was added to New Zealand's Test squad for their series against the West Indies, but he did not play.
May 2018: Awarded contract by New Zealand Cricket for 2018-19 season
In May 2018, Lockie Ferguson was one of twenty players to be awarded a new contract for the 2018–19 season by New Zealand Cricket.
December 2018: Bought by Kolkata Knight Riders in 2019 Indian Premier League auction
In December 2018, Lockie Ferguson was bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders in the player auction for the 2019 Indian Premier League.
April 2019: Named in New Zealand's squad for 2019 Cricket World Cup
In April 2019, Lockie Ferguson was named in New Zealand's squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
June 2019: Took 50th wicket in ODIs against Bangladesh
On 5 June 2019, in the match against Bangladesh, Lockie Ferguson took his 50th wicket in ODIs.
November 2019: Named in New Zealand's Test squad for series against England and Australia
In November 2019, Lockie Ferguson was named in New Zealand's Test squad for their home series against England and their tour to Australia. He was later released to participate in the Ford Trophy but recalled for the second Test match.
November 2019: Took 150th first-class wicket in Plunket Shield season
In November 2019, during the 2019–20 Plunket Shield season, Lockie Ferguson achieved his 150th first-class wicket.
December 2019: Test debut for New Zealand against Australia
On 12 December 2019, Lockie Ferguson made his Test debut for New Zealand against Australia.
2019: Part of New Zealand squad at the 2019 Cricket World Cup
In 2019, Lockie Ferguson was part of the New Zealand squad that finished as runners-up at the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
November 2020: Took first five-wicket haul in T20I cricket against the West Indies
On 27 November 2020, in the first T20I against the West Indies, Lockie Ferguson achieved his first five-wicket haul in T20I cricket.
March 2021: Signed by Yorkshire County Cricket Club for 2021 T20 Blast
In March 2021, Lockie Ferguson was signed by Yorkshire County Cricket Club ahead of the 2021 T20 Blast competition in England.
August 2021: Named in New Zealand's squad for 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, later ruled out due to injury
In August 2021, Lockie Ferguson was named in New Zealand's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup but was later ruled out due to a calf tear.
2022: Bought by Gujarat Titans in 2022 Indian Premier League auction
In 2022, Lockie Ferguson was bought by the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League auction.
September 2023: Named captain of New Zealand cricket team for ODI series against Bangladesh
On 2 September 2023, Lockie Ferguson was named the captain of the New Zealand cricket team for the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, in the absence of Kane Williamson and Tom Latham.
May 2024: Named in New Zealand’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament
In May 2024, Lockie Ferguson was named in New Zealand’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.
June 2024: First player to bowl four maidens in a Men's T20 World Cup match
On 17 June 2024, in a group stage match against Papua New Guinea, Lockie Ferguson returned figures of 3/0 in four overs, becoming the first player to bowl four maidens in a Men's T20 World Cup match.
February 2025: Ruled out of Champions Trophy due to foot injury
On 18 February 2025, Lockie Ferguson was ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to a foot injury sustained in a warm-up match against Afghanistan. He was replaced by Kyle Jamieson.
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