[4] Ferguson was the leading bowler on either side during his debut Test series against England in 1947–48, playing in all four matches and taking 23 wickets at an average of 24.65.

[6] In Wisden Norman Preston commented that "no one looked as good as Ferguson, the stocky leg-break expert, who at times tossed his deliveries skilfully into the wind.

[5] In his comments on the series, Preston noted that Ferguson "caused much merriment among the crowds when occasionally he removed his cap and revealed a bald head".

[10] He played one final Test against England in 1953–54, having little success except for a brisk 44 opening the batting in the second innings when West Indies were looking for quick runs.

[11] Late on the last day, when the match was drifting towards a draw, Ferguson kept wicket, taking good catches standing up to the stumps to dismiss both opening batsmen.