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With the season-opener against the Dubai Capitals on Tuesday the 2nd of December racing towards us, we speak with captain Lockie Ferguson.

Lockie is back in charge for a second season after taking the Vipers so close to success last time out and so he’s got plenty to reflect upon, as well as plenty to look forward to, in our chat, a chat that’s well worth your time.

Lockie did a terrific job for the Vipers on and off the field last season, bringing the squad together and, along with the coaching staff, helping to foster a really great team spirit.

In our conversation he looks back at season 3, the highs and the lows, and what he learnt as a captain from that campaign.

He also discusses his nine months since February’s final, during which he took in stints at the Indian Premier League with Punjab, coached by Ricky Ponting and led by Shreyas Iyer, a return to Major League Cricket with Washington Freedom captained by Glenn Maxwell and time at the Hundred in the UK alongside Joe Root and Vipers team-mate Max Holden amongst others.

Lockie reflects on his international prospects with the ICC men’s T20 World Cup just around the corner, early next year, and he discusses the prospect of linking up with Pakistan pace ace Naseem Shah, as well as the chance to work again alongside another fast bowler, Khuzaima bin Tanveer, one of the breakthrough stars of season 3.

As you’d expect, Lockie also gives us his perspective on the Vipers’ chances for season 4, and, with one eye on the Dubai Capitals match, he talks about the importance of starting the tournament well.

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