Lockie Ferguson Wiki, Age, Height, Net Worth 2026

Lockie Ferguson is the 35-year-old New Zealand fast bowler whose thunderbolts, clocked at up to 157.3 km/h, have made him one of the fastest bowlers in world cricket. On 9 November 2026, New Zealand Cricket confirmed he would miss the rest of the ODI series against India, having failed to recover fully from the low-grade calf tear he picked up during the T20I series.

From his ODI debut against Australia in 2016 to his 21 wickets at the 2019 World Cup and his record four maidens at the 2024 T20 World Cup, Ferguson has built a career on raw pace. This biography covers his age, height, career, wife, net worth and the injury that ruled him out against India.

Early Life

Lachlan Hammond Ferguson was born on 13 June 1991 in Auckland, New Zealand, into a family where sport was a way of life. His father, Doug, played amateur rugby, while his mother, Jan, took part in athletics and netball. Ferguson came through Auckland’s age-group cricket and played club cricket for Parnell Cricket Club before breaking into the Auckland senior side in the 2012/13 season.

Away from cricket, Ferguson studied business, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialisation in advertising and marketing, as reported by isport. His pace was his calling card from the start, and his fastest recorded delivery, 157.3 km/h (97.7 mph), remains one of the quickest ever bowled by a New Zealander.

Career

Ferguson made his international debut in an ODI against Australia at Sydney on 4 December 2016, and his T20I debut followed a month later, against Bangladesh at Napier on 3 January 2017, when he took two wickets with his first two deliveries — only the second player ever to do so. His only Test appearance came against Australia at Perth on 12 December 2019, a match in which he bowled 11 overs without taking a wicket.

His breakthrough tournament was the 2019 Cricket World Cup in England, where he took 21 wickets and finished as the tournament’s second-highest wicket-taker behind Mitchell Starc. He reached 50 ODI wickets during the group match against Bangladesh, was named by the ICC as New Zealand’s rising star of the tournament, and was picked in the ICC’s Team of the Tournament as New Zealand finished runners-up. He took his first T20I five-wicket haul against West Indies at Auckland on 27 November 2020, and in September 2023 he captained New Zealand in a three-match ODI series against Bangladesh.

His most famous single spell came at the 2024 T20 World Cup, when he took 3 for 0 in four overs against Papua New Guinea at Tarouba on 17 June 2024 — the first bowler to bowl four maidens in a Men’s T20 World Cup match. He was part of the New Zealand squad that finished runners-up at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

As listed by ESPNcricinfo on 24 October 2026, his record stood at 65 ODIs with 99 wickets (average 31.55, best 5/45) and 56 T20Is with 77 wickets (average 18.51, best 5/21). In first-class cricket he had taken 165 wickets in 46 matches (best 7/34).

His franchise career has taken him around the world. He played for Rising Pune Supergiant in 2017, Kolkata Knight Riders in 2019–2021 and 2023, and Gujarat Titans in 2022, when the Titans won the IPL title in their debut season after buying him for ₹10 crore at the mega auction. He then played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2024 and joined Punjab Kings in 2025. He has also played for Derbyshire and Yorkshire in England, Manchester Originals and Welsh Fire in The Hundred, Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League, and Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket, winning the MLC title with Washington Freedom in 2024.

Injuries have interrupted him at key moments. A calf tear ruled him out of the 2021 T20 World Cup, and a foot injury sustained in a warm-up match against Afghanistan ruled him out of the Champions Trophy in February 2025, with Kyle Jamieson replacing him in the squad. His pace attack colleague Jacob Duffy has meanwhile become New Zealand’s leading wicket-taker in the home series against India, taking 3 for 35 in the second ODI at Wellington.

Personal Life

Ferguson married Emma Komocki, a British sports physiotherapist, on 2 February 2024. The couple had been dating since 2022 and got engaged in February 2023. Reports ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup said the couple were expecting their first child, with the due date around late February 2026; no public announcement about the birth has been reported. Ferguson owns a golden retriever named Pinot, and his family remains based in Auckland, where he still plays his domestic cricket.

Lockie Ferguson Net Worth 2026

Lockie Ferguson’s net worth in 2026 has not been publicly disclosed, and no reliable figure exists. Online estimates vary widely, from about $2 million according to Surprise Sports to about $5 million according to Sportsdunia, while some biography sites claim $15–20 million without citing any source. None of these figures is backed by verifiable reporting, so no number is stated here as fact.

What is known is that Ferguson earns from a New Zealand Cricket contract and match fees, from his Auckland domestic contract, and from franchise deals around the world. His biggest verified paydays have come in the IPL: Gujarat Titans bought him for ₹10 crore at the 2022 mega auction, Royal Challengers Bangalore picked him up for ₹2 crore in 2024, and Surprise Sports estimates his career IPL earnings at about ₹25.3 crore.

Injury and the India ODI Series (November 2026)

Ferguson’s latest setback began during the second T20I against India at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, on 24 October 2026. He felt discomfort in his right calf, left the field after bowling three overs, and scans confirmed a low-grade tear. He was ruled out of the remainder of the T20I series, which New Zealand lost 2–3, and was expected to need about another week to recover. Head coach Rob Walter said Ferguson had been “fizzing to play” in front of a sell-out crowd at Eden Park and was determined to be back for the ODI series.

He was named in New Zealand’s squad for the final two ODIs of the five-match series, but on 9 November 2026 New Zealand Cricket confirmed he had not fully recovered and was ruled out of the fourth and fifth ODIs. Northern Districts fast bowler Kristian Clarke was added to the squad to provide bowling cover, while Matthew Fisher — who had already stepped in during the T20I series — remained in the squad. Blair Tickner was also ruled out of the next two matches to serve the ICC’s mandatory seven-day stand-down period after being struck on the helmet while batting in the second ODI at Wellington, and Matt Henry was set to miss the third ODI as he continued his recovery. India lead the series 2–0, with the third ODI scheduled for Hamilton on 10 November 2026.

Fellow New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips remains in the squad for the remaining matches, as New Zealand look to fight back in a series they must win to stay alive.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Lockie Ferguson?

Lockie Ferguson is 35 years old. He was born on 13 June 1991 in Auckland, New Zealand.

How tall is Lockie Ferguson?

Lockie Ferguson is 6 feet 1 inch tall (185 cm).

What is Lockie Ferguson’s fastest ball?

Lockie Ferguson’s fastest recorded delivery is 157.3 km/h (97.7 mph), making him one of the fastest bowlers ever to play for New Zealand.

Why is Lockie Ferguson out of the India ODI series?

Ferguson sustained a low-grade tear in his right calf during the second T20I against India at Christchurch on 24 October 2026. He did not recover fully in time, and on 9 November 2026 New Zealand Cricket ruled him out of the fourth and fifth ODIs. He had already missed the rest of the T20I series with the same injury.

Who is Lockie Ferguson’s wife?

Lockie Ferguson is married to Emma Komocki, a British sports physiotherapist. They married on 2 February 2024 after dating since 2022.

What is Lockie Ferguson’s net worth in 2026?

His net worth has not been publicly disclosed. Online estimates vary widely, from about $2 million to about $5 million, with some sites claiming far higher figures without sourcing them, so no figure is stated as fact in this biography.