IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans open to trade Lockie Ferguson for Shivam Mavi
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Gujarat Titans (GT) are looking for a possible trade with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where they will hand over speedster Lockie Ferguson for Indian youngster Shivam Mavi in return. The transfer window is currently open with the teams required to submit the list of retained players by November 15.
The New Zealand pacer was released by two-time IPL champions KKR ahead of IPL 2022. However, they didn’t bid for him at the mega-auction. The newly introduced franchise Gujarat Titans won the bid for the player after intense competition from Delhi Capitals (DC), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
Ferguson penned down a massive contract of Rs. 10 crore. He had a pretty decent start to the season before losing his place to Alzarri Joseph due to fitness issues. The right-arm pacer ended the season with 12 wickets under his hat in 13 games, at an economy of 8.96.
Mavi, on the other hand, had a rough season as he was in and out of the side. The Kolkata-based franchise couldn’t figure out an ideal XI throughout the season. The 23-year-old pacer ended the season claiming five wickets in six appearances, leaking runs at a a rate of 10.32.
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What’s next for Lockie Ferguson?
It remains to be seen if speedster Lockie Ferguson lands at a new home or ends up staying in Gujarat for the upcoming season. The swap will help the 2022 IPL winners build a strong base of Indian bowlers. KKR, on the other hand, will get the services of an experienced bowler who can consistently clock 150 kmph.
The BCCI has given freedom to teams to select any number of retained players. The mini-auction is likely to take place on December 15. However, the venue is yet to be decided by the governing body. The event could happen overseas for the first time in the competition’s history.
Ferguson is currently part of the New Zealand squad at the ongoing T20 World Cup in Australia. The Kiwis have confirmed their semifinal spot by topping the table. It will be interesting to see if skipper Kane Williamson can finally lead his side to a T20 World title this time.
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