Lockie Ferguson took top 5 test bowlers, choose two from Pakistan, but none from India [Exclusive]

Lockie Ferguson is currently one of the fastest bowlers in World Cricket. He can clock the speeds of more than 145 km / h as desired, even at the age of 34. Although injuries have been an obstacle, Ferguson has won his teams competitions on his own with some deadly spells.

During an exclusive interview with Crictracker, Ferguson spoke about his ‘god -inxic talent’ by Bowling Quick, experience playing in various Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, leadership insight from Ricky Ponting and MS Dhoni, and much more. The growing debate born in Auckland in Auckland also spoke about players who prioritize franchise competitions over international cricket. In the end he also chose his top five test bowlers. While two Pakistani Pacers – Shoaib Akhtar and Wasim Akram made the cut, there was no room for someone from India.

You have consistently bent at high speeds. How did it help raw pace or hinder your progress as a cricket player?

I think it has always helped. Certainly, it was a God-gift talent to quickly bowl, but it is something that I worked on a lot on. But having an older brother who was a very fast bowler made sure that I also wanted to become a quick bowler. So I certainly think it helped me. I’m glad I’m a quick bowler. I love the community around it. So yes, I think it certainly helped.

Do you think the IPL and Franchise competitions have ruined the rivalry between international teams?

I am not sure if there was hatred, but certainly with franchise tournaments, you have probably been able to get along more from internationals than in the past. But that is its nature. But the good things we got from those franchise tournaments, I think the games really progress very quickly. So yes, maybe there is sometimes fewer sledding, but I still think it is very much of the game. And I think, especially when people set up their international colors, they do everything they can to win the competition. I think India vs England was really a good example of that. But yes, I think there is still a fierce competitiveness.

You have played for five IPL teams so far. Which team did you give the best learning experience?

They all gave me great learning experiences for various reasons. Certainly, my first year was all very new to me that I played in India and tried to understand and play the circumstances for what very large crowds are compared to what I was used to in New Zealand. But every year I have had, I learned a lot. It was great to be able to rub shoulders with other fast bowls of world class, boys who have played much longer than me, boys who have had a lot of success around the world, and especially talk to them about how they perform in India, because it is sometimes a challenging place to bowling quickly. But I find it exciting the opportunities you get to learn other players.

You bow four girls and took three wickets against Papua -Ter -Guinea in the T20 World Cup; How surreal was it to have the most economic spell in the T20 World Cup history?

We just enjoy playing the game. And I think achieving the victory is more important. So for us that tournament was quite frustrating not to continue to the final rounds. But yes, look, I suppose that when I retire, it might be a nice thought to think about that. But yes, it was a pretty crazy day. From that sense I thought there would be a nick or something. I think the field players were probably more nervous than me, but yes, a nice day.

This IPL, you were part of the Punjab Kings with Arshdep Singh and under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer. What do you click on you in this new setup?

There is just a lot of conviction there, also a very exciting young batch players at the same time. And I think that fearlessness was really mixed well with SHREYAS Iyer and Ricky the leaders in the group. And of course there was a lot of experience in the neighborhood. Arshdeep Singh is one of the best bowlers I have seen. And it’s not easy, as I said, in IPL, but he is a player who wants to get better. He continues to improve every season that I play. So I think it’s an exciting group. Like I said, it’s a young group, so I think they are trying to stay together for a while. But yes, really happy to see the boys go so far in the tournament. It is clear that it is not with them, but at the same time great fans of how Punjab played this year.

You have often praised the skills of Rohit Sharma. Can you share one thing that makes it so difficult to bowl?

Yes, he is a great player, right? I don’t think I have to talk to his performance, but clearly also a great player for India and Mumbai. So the way I come, II tends to bowl the strange short ball, and he is a pretty good player of it.

You played for five IPL franchises during your career. How do the leadership styles of Ponting, Dhoni and others come together?

The big ones of the game often understand the game really well. I think you have great coaches. We have Andy Flower here, a large part of the game that was at RCB. I just think that from my point of view the consistency of who they are as coaches is something that really strikes me. They have a lot of faith in their players and create that confidence. But at the same time they are willing to sometimes have some difficult questions or to ask the players around their game plans. And I think that is building a healthy environment where we all try to get better. But yes, as I said, there are many consistencies with the boys you called. So it’s great to be part of those teams. Really enjoyed my time with each of them. Learned a lot. So yes, hopefully we will come across with them in the future.

We see many international cricketers that reject central contracts to play in T20 competitions around the world. What changes do you think that boards should make to reduce motivation?

Yes, look, I think that question is definitely above my wage rate. But at the same time I think players still like to play for their country. So in no way I see that stop. If there is something, it grows hunger. Franchise tournaments are there and there is a clear financial profit for them. And at the same time, as I said, you learn a lot from these franchise tournaments because you actually rub shoulders with players from all over the world. You understand how to play in different circumstances by talking to the boys who are locally in the area. So there are many benefits that you can then take back to your national side. That experience is quite difficult to buy. It is quite difficult to learn, but the franchise world really gives that. But I am still strong that certainly from the point of view of New Zealand, and I can only speak on my behalf, I think, but I think international players really like to play for their country, and I don’t think it faded in any way.

Your top 5 test bowlers of all time

Shane Bond, Mitchell Johnson, Shoaib Akhtar, Wasim Akram and Curtly Ambrose.

Rapid Fire – “Lockie in 60 seconds”

1. Virat Kohli’s Cover Drive or Rohit Sharma’s Pull -shot – which looks better from the end of the bowler?

None of them looks good from the end of Bowler. But Kohli’s Cover Drive

2. Which wicket will you remember in IPL forever?

As a buttler

3. A player you would like to have in the New Zealand team?

As a buttler

4. Yorker, bouncer or slower ball-out match-winning delivery?

Can’t reveal my secrets

5. If you could exchange a day with a bowler, who would that be?

Shaun Tait

6. Biggest joker in New Zealand cricket?

Probably, Tim Southee

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