George Garton
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Full name | George Henry Simmons Garton | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | (1997-04-15) 15 April 1997 (age 27) Brighton, East Sussex, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Batting | Left-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bowling | Left-arm fast medium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Role | Bowling Allrounder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Only T20I (cap 93) | 26 January 2022 v West Indies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016–2023 | Sussex (squad no. 15) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021–2023 | Southern Brave | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021/22 | Adelaide Strikers (squad no. 15) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022/23 | Joburg Super Kings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024–present | Warwickshire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 20 July 2024 |
George Henry Simmons Garton (born 15 April 1997) is an English international cricketer who plays for the England national cricket team and Warwickshire County Cricket Club. He is a left-handed batsman who bowls left-arm fast. He made his international debut for England in January 2022.[1]
Domestic career
Garton made his first-class debut for Sussex against the Leeds/Bradford MCC University side in April 2016.[2] Prior to his first-class debut, Garton was named in England's U19 squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[3]
In August 2020, in the third round of matches in the 2020 Bob Willis Trophy, Garton took his maiden five-wicket haul in first-class cricket.[4] In 2021, he was drafted by Southern Brave for the inaugural season of The Hundred.[5] He was the second highest wicket taker for Southern Brave with 10 wickets in 9 matches.
On 25 August 2021, Garton was included in the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for the second phase of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) in the UAE.[6] He made his IPL debut on 29 September 2021 against Rajasthan Royals.[7] In April 2022, he was bought by the Southern Brave for the 2022 season of The Hundred.[8]
In September 2022 Garton was bought by the Joburg Super Kings for the inaugural season in the SA20 league in 2023.[9]
In November 2023 Garton joined Warwickshire, having previously worked under Bears first-team coach Mark Robinson at Sussex.
International career
In November 2017, Garton was added to England's Test squad for the 2017–18 Ashes series as cover for Jake Ball.[10]
In June 2021, Garton was named in England's One Day International (ODI) squad for their series against Sri Lanka.[11]
In December 2021, Garton was named in England's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for their series against the West Indies.[12] He made his T20I debut on 26 January 2022, for England against the West Indies.[13]
Education
Garton was educated at Hurstpierpoint College.[14][15]
References
- ^ "George Garton profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Marylebone Cricket Club University Matches, Sussex v Leeds/Bradford MCCU at Hove, Apr 5–7, 2016". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
- ^ "Taylor to lead England in ICC U19 World Cup". ECB. England & Wales Cricket Board. 22 December 2015. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
- ^ "George Garton five-for turns game for Sussex against Essex". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "The Hundred 2021 - full squad lists". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ "Royal Challengers Bangalore sign George Garton for UAE leg of IPL 2021". SportsTiger. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "RR vs RCB in IPL 2021: Who is George Garton? All you need to know about England allrounder". InsideSport. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ "The Hundred 2022: latest squads as Draft picks revealed". BBC Sport. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ "Live report - SA20 player auction". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ "Garton called up as cover for England warm-up". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "England Men name squad for Royal London ODI series with Sri Lanka". England and Wales cricket Board. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "England Men name squad for West Indies IT20s". England and Wales Cricket Board. 23 December 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ "3rd T20I (D/N), Bridgetown, Jan 26 2022, England tour of West Indies". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ "'A brilliant experience' - Sussex bowler thrilled to play with stars". The Argus. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ "The fast-tracking of George Garton: Rapid left-armer, self-aware introvert and still just 23 years of age". Sussex County Cricket Club. 15 April 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
External links
- George Garton at ESPNcricinfo
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