Explained: Here's why Lockie Ferguson wears jersey number 69

New Zealand’s right-arm fast bowler Lockie Ferguson made a name for himself with his brilliant performances in the second phase of the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League. The Kiwi pacer played a vital role in the success of the Kolkata Knight Riders team. 

The Kolkata Knight Riders were having only four points to their name after their first seven matches in the first phase of the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League. However, they scripted a remarkable comeback during the second phase and reached the final. 

Ferguson finished the season as one of the leading wicket-takers for the Kolkata-based franchise in the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League. Unfortunately, he could not perform his best in the final against the Chennai Super Kings team. 

Now that the IPL 2021 Final has ended, Lockie Ferguson has joined the New Zealand squad for the ICC T20 World Cup. He will be an integral part of the team. Ferguson has received his original jersey number 69 back for the tournament. 

The Blackcaps informed the fans about the same via an Instagram post. Here’s what New Zealand Cricket wrote in the caption of their carousel post:

“Lockie Ferguson has a new playing number (69) which is a significant number to him and his family.”

2019 Cricket World Cup semi final against India was one of the craziest games I have ever played: Lockie Ferguson 

Ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup, Lockie Ferguson had recalled the last time he played for the Kiwis in an ICC white-ball tournament. New Zealand finished runners-up to England at the 2019 Cricket World Cup. However, he remembered the match against India. 

That was one of the craziest games I have ever played. (The match was played) over two days. We scored some 240-odd (239 for 8) and it was such an interesting vibe because we thought 240 was an okay score.