Lockie Ferguson relaunches New Zealand youth fast bowling search
Black Caps fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is reviving the national youth fast bowling contest, eighteen years after his own runner-up finish.
Black Caps fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is bringing back the national youth fast bowling competition. Eighteen years ago, Ferguson finished as runner-up to Jimmy Neesham in the very same speed search.
The newly relaunched contest aims to discover and nurture New Zealand's next generation of rapid fast bowlers. Organizers hope the initiative will unearth raw pace across the country.
Reflecting on his own journey, Ferguson recalled participating in the original talent search as a youngster. That early experience helped shape his path toward international cricket.
Registrations and format details for the youth speed search are expected to roll out nationwide in the coming weeks. Young prospects across New Zealand will soon get a chance to clock their fastest deliveries.