IPL 2024
Five teams that might target Lockie Ferguson in IPL mini-auction 2024
Lockie Ferguson is one of the fastest bowlers in the world currently. The Kiwi pacer can knock down the batters with his sheer pace. The express pacer is known for his consistency in delivering for his side. Ever since he joined the league in 2017, Lockie has made a name for himself. Although he could go for runs, Ferguson can be trusted to pick wickets for the sides. In the middle overs phase, Ferguson is highly effective as a bowler. At times, batters find it difficult to score runs against him.
Ferguson has played for three different franchises in the league. In 2017, he played for RPS. The star pacer played for KKR in 2021, 2022 and 2023. In 2022, the Kiwi pacer played for GT and helped them to list the title. Ahead of the IPL 2024, KKR released him owing to various reasons. A lot of teams need a quality overseas pacer. Ferguson with his extreme pace is likely to be picked by the franchises for a high price. The right-arm fast bowler might be one of the players in huge demand in the IPL auction 2024.
Here are the 5 teams that might target Lockie Ferguson in the IPL mini-auction 2024:
5. Punjab Kings
Lockie Ferguson (Source: Twitter)
Punjab Kings lack a pacer to support Kagiso Rabada at the other end. The North Indian franchise need an overseas pacer with enough exposure in the league and the international level to be there for them in the season. The rough patch of Arshdeep Singh has not gone well for them. It asks PBKS to get someone who could bowl well in the middle overs and death overs. Although PBKS has some good pacers like Nathan Ellis and Sam Curran, they need someone who can operate at a good pace.
Ferguson does not just have the pace but has good control over it. With his variation of pace, the Kiwi pacer can be very useful for PBKS. Not to forget, the conditions in Mohali and Dharamshala suit Lockie’s style of bowling. Mohali is one of the biggest cricket grounds in India. Dharamshala has some assistance for the pacers usually. Ferguson can be handy at the death as well, as he has a very good yorker. PBKS has every reason to go behind the Kiwi pacer. They would be hoping to get him in the auction.
