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Tom Whitney (cricketer)

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Tom Whitney
Personal information
Born (2002-11-07) 7 November 2002 (age 22)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
RoleBowler
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2022/23–presentQueensland (squad no. 31)
Career statistics
Competition FC LA
Matches 1 2
Runs scored 24 4
Batting average 2.00
100s/50s 0/0 0/0
Top score 24* 4
Balls bowled 180 120
Wickets 8 3
Bowling average 14.87 48.33
5 wickets in innings 1 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 5/57 2/78
Catches/stumpings 0/– 0/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 24 October 2024

Tom Whitney (born 7 November 2002) is an Australian cricketer who plays for Queensland. He plays as a right-arm fast-medium bowler and right-handed batter.[1]

Career

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In December 2021, Whitney was named as part of Australia's 15-player squad for the 2022 Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup.[2] On 26 February 2023, he made his List A debut for Queensland against New South Wales in the 2022–23 Marsh One-Day Cup.[3] In May 2023, he was awarded a rookie contract for Queensland.[4]

On October 20 2024, Whitney made his first-class debut against South Australia during the 2024–25 Sheffield Shield season.[5] He became the 12th Queensland player to take a five-wicket haul on debut, with figures of 5/57 in the first innings.[6][7]

References

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  1. ^ "Tom Whitney Profile - Cricket Player Australia | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  2. ^ Alexander, Riley (14 December 2021). "West Indies bound: Australia reveal U19 World Cup squad | cricket.com.au". www.cricket.com.au. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  3. ^ "QLD vs NSW Cricket Scorecard, 21st Match at Brisbane, February 26, 2023". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Bulls Finalise Squad | Queensland Cricket". www.qldcricket.com.au. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  5. ^ "QLD vs SOA Cricket Scorecard, 5th Match at Brisbane, October 20 - 23, 2024". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Whitney puts himself in record books as Peirson leads Queensland fightback". ESPNcricinfo. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  7. ^ Bourke, Ed (21 October 2024). "Sheffield Shield: Queensland's Tom Whitney takes five wickets". News.com.au. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
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