Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 13/06/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Auckland, New Zealand |
Latest News about Lockie Ferguson
01/2025
Since early 2025, Lockie Ferguson transitioned into a freelance pace specialist, signing a casual playing agreement with New Zealand Cricket to balance international duties with global T20 franchises. His year was marked by extensive rehabilitation following injuries. A foot injury just before the 2025 Champions Trophy ruled him out of the tournament, impacting New Zealand's pace bowling resources.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Lachlan Hammond Ferguson |
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| Nickname | Whakamana Express |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 1" |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Auckland Grammar School, Auckland, New Zealand (2005-2009) |
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| College/University | Auckland University of Technology, Auckland |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Business degree in Advertising and Marketing (2010-2012) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 2 February 2024 |
Family
| Father | Doug Ferguson (Former rugby player) |
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| Mother | Jan Ferguson (Former sprinter and netballer) |
| Siblings | Mitch Ferguson (Elder, software developer, married to Hayley Ferguson) |
| Spouse | Emma Komocki |
Career
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| Batting Style | Right-hand | ||||||||||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast | ||||||||||||||
| Favourite Shot | Off drive | ||||||||||||||
| Favourite Ball | Yorker, Bouncer | ||||||||||||||
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Favourites
| Food | Sushi |
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| Cuisine | Japanese |
| Cricket Ground | Lord's London |
| Cheat meal | New York-style Pepperoni pizza |
| City to eat out | New York |
Style Quotient
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| Expensive Things/Valuables | Bell & Ross Vintage WW1-92 Military wristwatch (Tribute to the first wristwatches worn by pilots in the 1920s) |
| Money Factor | Salary (approx.) - Rs 2 crore ($241,000) (from his IPL contract with RCB in 2024) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/lockieferguson/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Lockie Ferguson's cricket journey began in his backyard with his brother before he trained at the Parnell Cricket Club in Auckland. | |
| 2. He changed his name to Lockie from Lauchlan during his teenage years due to his preference for the unique spelling. | |
| 3. In 2008, he clinched the National Schools Fast Bowling Competition title during his school days. | |
| 4. Facing multiple injuries early in his career, Ferguson trained with renowned coaches Simon Doull and Didier Poppe to enhance his chest and shoulder strength. | |
| 5. His first-class debut came in 2013 for Auckland against Wellington in New Zealand. | |
| 6. Outside cricket, he worked as an account executive from March to November 2013. | |
| 7. During the 2016-17 Plunket Shield season, he achieved his first 5-wicket haul for Auckland against Otago. | |
| 8. In the 2017 IPL auction, Rising Pune Supergiant acquired him for ₹50 lakh. | |
| 9. Kolkata Knight Riders secured him for ₹1.6 crore in the 2019 IPL auction from a base price of Rs 1 crore. | |
| 10. His first ODI 5-wicket haul came against Pakistan on November 11, 2018. | |
| 11. In January 2019, Lockie and his brother co-founded the mobile app Machineroad. | |
| 12. He impressed with 21 wickets in 9 matches during the 2019 World Cup in England. | |
| 13. His first T20I 5-wicket haul happened against West Indies on November 27, 2020. | |
| 14. Ferguson took a hattrick for Yorkshire against Lancashire in the 2021 T20 Vitality Blast Championship. | |
| 15. Gujarat Titans signed him for Rs 10 crore in the IPL 2022 mega auction, later traded to KKR. | |
| 16. At the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, he claimed 7 wickets in 5 matches. | |
| 17. During the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, Ferguson took 10 wickets in 7 matches. | |
| 18. In the 2024 IPL auction, Royal Challengers Bangalore picked him for Rs 2 crore. | |
| 19. His bowling speeds often exceed 150 kph (93 mph). | |
| 20. Throughout his career, Ferguson battled various injuries, including a stress fracture and multiple other injuries. | |
| 21. His preferred pre-match breakfast consists of avocado on toast, scrambled eggs, and coffee. | |
| 22. He enjoys a glass of wine during celebrations and parties. | |
| 23. Lockie Ferguson is known for his love for dogs. | |
| 24. Inspired by Shikhar Dhawan, he revealed in an interview that he grew his mustache. |