Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Ferguson Surprised by Dhoni's Leave in World Cup
Lockie Ferguson, a fast bowler from New Zealand, once bowled a ball that was a bit too short and wide during a World Cup match.
He and his team wanted MS Dhoni, the Indian batsman, to hit the ball because they thought he might get caught.
But Dhoni surprised everyone by not hitting it and just letting it go.
Ferguson was really surprised and his surprised face became quite famous.
Even after six years, Ferguson still remembers that moment and talks about it.
Lockie Ferguson bowled a short and wide ball to MS Dhoni during a World Cup match.
The strategy was to entice Dhoni to swing and potentially get caught.
Dhoni chose to leave the ball, surprising Ferguson.
Ferguson's bemused reaction became iconic and is still remembered six years later.
Ferguson acknowledged it was a 'sh*t' ball but was bowled according to plan.
- Who
- Lockie Ferguson, MS Dhoni
- What
- Ferguson bowled a short and wide ball that Dhoni left
- When
- During a World Cup match, six years ago
- Where
- World Cup venue (specific location not mentioned)
- Why
- Ferguson's team aimed to get Dhoni to swing and get caught
- Player
- Lockie Ferguson
- Opponent
- MS Dhoni
- Event
- World Cup
- Ball Type
- Short and wide
- Strategy
- Entice Dhoni to swing
- Outcome
- Dhoni left the ball
- Ferguson's Reaction
- Bemused
- Time Elapsed
- 6 years