Rocky Ferguson is a New Zealand cricketer. He has represented New Zealand in all forms of cricket and played in various leagues around the world. He is considered one of the fastest bowlers of all time.
Wiki/Biography
Lockie Ferguson aka Lachlan Hammond Ferguson was born on Thursday, June 13, 1991, in Auckland, New Zealand (32 years old; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Childhood photo of Locke Ferguson (right) with his father and brother
He has loved playing cricket since he was a child and trained at Parnell Cricket Club in Auckland. From 2005 to 2009, he was educated at Auckland Grammar School and played for the school team.
Rocky Ferguson (second from right, wearing armband) starts playing cricket
He then studied a Bachelor of Commerce in Advertising and Marketing at AUT University in Auckland from 2010 to 2012. Later, he became a professional cricketer.
appearance
Height (approximately): 6′1″
Weight (approximately): 80kg
Hair color: brown
Eye color: brown
Body Measurements (Approximately): Chest 42″, Waist 32″, Biceps 13″
family
Parents and siblings
His father, Doug Ferguson, is a former rugby player, and his mother, Jan Ferguson, is a former sprinter and netball player. His brother, Mitch Ferguson, is a software developer and his wife is Hayley Ferguson.
Rocky Ferguson with sister-in-law Hayley, brother Mitch, mother Jane and father Doug (from left to right)
wife and children
On February 2, 2024, he married Emma Komocki, a British national physiotherapist.
Rocky Ferguson and wife Emma Comocky on their wedding day
The couple earlier got engaged in February 2023.
Rocky Ferguson and Emma Comocky (right) after their engagement
Relationships/Affairs
He was in a relationship with Kat Houk before breaking up with her.
Rocky Ferguson and Kate Hawke (right)
He started dating Emma Komoki in 2022.
Rocky Ferguson and Emma Komoky (left)
religion
He followed Christianity.
sign
Rocky Ferguson’s signature
Profession
Domestic
In the 2008-2009 season, he played for the Auckland 21st team and the Auckland U-19 team. He played for the Oakland A’s from the 2011-2012 to 2015-2016 seasons. In the 2012-2013 season, he began to play for the Oakland team. He played for the New Zealand team from the 2014-2015 season to the 2019-2020 season.
Rocky Ferguson when he was playing for Oakland
international
New ZealandA
From the 2016-2017 season to the 2018-2019 season, he played for the New Zealand A team.
test
He made his debut against Australia in Perth on 12 December 2019 and conceded 47 runs in 11 overs.
foreign direct investment
He played his first ODI against Australia in Sydney on 4 December 2016 and took 1 wicket for 73 runs with a duck. On November 11, 2018, he scored 45 runs and took 5 wickets against Pakistan.
Lockie Ferguson represents New Zealand in ODI matches
ODI World Cup
At the 2019 World Cup in England, he took 21 wickets in 9 games with 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 in India, he took 10 wickets in 7 games with an average of 30.10, a strike rate of 32.40 and an economy rate of 5.57.
Lockie Ferguson wins Man of the Match award during ODI World Cup 2023
T20I
He made his T20I debut against Bangladesh on 3 January 2017 in Napier and took 3 wickets and scored 32 runs. He took his first T20I 5-wicket haul against West Indies on 27 November 2020 and took 5 wickets and scored 21 runs.
T20 World Cup
In the T20 World Cup in Australia in 2022, he took 7 wickets in 5 games with an average of 22.71, a strike rate of 16.79 and an economy rate of 8.37. On 17 June 2024, in the 2024 T20 World Cup, he bowled 4 maidens and took 3 wickets against Papua New Guinea (PNG).
league
Indian Premier League (IPL)
In the 2017 IPL auction, he was acquired by Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) for a base price of Rs 50 lakh. In the 2019 IPL auction, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bought him for Rs 160 crore against his base price of Rs 1 crore.
Locke Ferguson bowls during Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) practice match
In the IPL mega auction 2022, he was acquired by the Gujarat Titans for Rs 10 crore, while his base price was Rs 2 crore. He was traded to KKR by Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL Season 16 in 2023. In the 2024 auction, he was acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for a base price of Rs 2 crore.
Rocky Ferguson plays for Gujarat Titans
vitality shock
In 2018, he represented Derby County Cricket Club in the England T20 Vitality Blast Championship. In 2021, he represented Yorkshire County Cricket Club in the T20 Vitality Blast. He scored a hat-trick against Lancashire.
Rocky Ferguson plays for Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Hundreds of people
In 2021, he represented the Manchester Originals in the Top 100 competition. He plays for the Welsh Flames in the 2023 season’s hundred.
Rocky Ferguson plays for Wales Flames in the Hundred
Major League Cricket (MLC)
In the first season of MLC in 2023, he represented the Los Angeles Knights (LAKR).
Rocky Ferguson celebrates 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 matches, Auckland in domestic matches and KKR in IPL .
Lockie Ferguson’s early jersey number for New Zealand was 87
New Zealand’s Rocky Ferguson jersey number 69
Lockie Ferguson’s Oakland jersey number is 69
Lockie Ferguson’s jersey number in IPL Kolkata Knight Riders is 69
Injuried
Rocky Ferguson suffered numerous injuries throughout his career. He suffered a stress fracture in his back, injuries to his feet, arms, knees and shoulders, as well as an injury to his right Achilles tendon during the 2023 ODI World Cup.
X-ray shows Rocky Ferguson’s arm injury
Record
- The second player in T20 to dismiss 2 wickets in the first 2 deliveries is
- The first player to bowl 4 wickets for the first time in a T20I World Cup match (the second player to do so in a T20I World Cup match after Saad bin Zafar)
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- Named Team Rising Star of 2019 by ICC
- Named in the Team of the Tournament (2019 World Cup) by the International Cricket Council
- 2022 IPL 15 Season Fastest Delivery Award
car collection
He owns a Singer Porsche 911, a 2015 Dodge Challenger and an Audi RS 4 Avant.
Lockie Ferguson and his 2015 Dodge Challenger
salary/income
He earns Rs 20 million (approximately $241,000) in 2024 from his IPL contract with RCB.
Favorites
- Cricket Ground: Lord London
- Cheat Meal: New York-Style Pepperoni Pizza
- City to eat out in: New York
- Shipping method: Yorker, Bouncer
tattoo
Locke has multiple tattoos, including one on his ring finger, one on his right wrist and one on the back of his neck.
Rocky Ferguson’s ring finger tattoo
Locke Ferguson’s tattoo on the lower back of his neck
Facts/Trivia
- His batting style is right-handed and his bowling style is right-arm fast.
- His fans gave him the nickname “The Huacamana Express” due to his speed and delivery to the batter’s body.
- While at school, he won the 2008 National Schools Fast Bowling Competition. He was also named New Zealand’s fastest secondary bowler.
Lockie Ferguson (far right) at the 2008 National Schools Fast Bowling Competition
- As a teenager, he changed his name from Lauchlan to Lockie because he liked the unusual spelling.
- When he was injured early in his cricket career, Simon Doull began coaching him and later introduced him to French Olympic throwing coach Didier Poppe, who worked on Ferguson’s chest and shoulders Strength training.
- He served as an account manager from March 2013 to November 2013.
- In January 2019, he co-founded a mobile app called Machineroad with his brother Mitch Ferguson. The app requires a tripod and phone and provides information on ball speed, ball tracking, bowling patterns, good length and bowling load, which also helps Lockie with workload management.
Mitch Ferguson, brother of Lockie Ferguson, runs the Machineroad app
- He revealed in an interview that he decided to grow a beard after seeing Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, who is known for his mustache. He called it an upper lip fad and said he would like to see West Indies cricketer Sunil Narine and New Zealand cricketer Trent Boult also sporting mustaches.
Rocky Ferguson’s mustache
- He often eats non-vegetarian food to meet his nutritional needs.
- Before any competition in New Zealand, he often eats avocado toast, scrambled eggs and coffee.
- He is popular for bowling at speeds in excess of 150 km/h (93 mph) with ease. His fastest bowling speed was 157.3 km/h (97.7 mph) in the IPL final between Gujarat Giants and Rajasthan Royals on 29 May 2022. .
Lockie Ferguson sold to RCB for 2CR!
Fastest ball in IPL 2022 – 157.3 KM/H (L Ferguson) Fastest ball in IPL 2023 – 154.1 KM/H (L Ferguson)
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— Cartoon Cricket Council (@cccseries) December 19, 2023
- In his free time, he enjoys golfing, camping, surfing, and traveling.
Locke Ferguson during surfing practice
- He loves vintage watches and owns a Bell & Ross Vintage WW1-92 Military watch, which pays homage to the first watches worn by pilots in the 1920s.
Lockie Ferguson’s Bell & Ross Vintage WW1-92 Military Watch
- He enjoys working out at the gym and meditating to maintain health, focus and stamina.
Rocky Ferguson during workout
- Locke Ferguson supports various social awareness initiatives. In 2019, he raised awareness about heart problems in children.
Rocky Ferguson in campaign to spread awareness about health issues
- He enjoys drinking alcoholic beverages such as wine and beer at parties or during leisure time.
Locke Ferguson (centre) drinks beer during Christmas celebrations
- He loves photography and owns several cameras.
Locke Ferguson shows off his camera
- In his time away from cricket, he often plays video games.
Rocky Ferguson playing video games
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