George Balderson

George Philip Balderson (born 11 October 2000) is an English professional cricketer.[1] Balderson signed his first professional contract with Lancashire in 2018.[2] Having captained England at Under-19 level, his deal was extended in November 2019.[3] A month later he was named as the captain of England's squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[4] Balderson made his first-class debut on 1 August 2020, for Lancashire in the Bob Willis Trophy.[5]

George Balderson
Personal information
Full nameGeorge Philip Balderson
Born (2000-10-11) 11 October 2000
Manchester, England
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2020–presentLancashire (squad no. 10)
First-class debut1 August 2020 Lancashire v Leicestershire
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 5
Runs scored 156
Batting average 31.20
100s/50s 0/1
Top score 61*
Balls bowled 624
Wickets 9
Bowling average 32.88
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 3/63
Catches/stumpings 0/–
Source: Cricinfo, 11 September 2020

References
  1. "George Balderson". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
  2. "Lancashire pair sign first professional contracts". Lancashire County Cricket Club. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  3. "Lancashire give seven youngsters contracts for 2020". The Cricketer. 11 November 2019. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  4. "England squad named for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup". England and Wales Cricket Board. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
  5. "North Group, Worcester, Aug 1-4 2020, Bob Willis Trophy". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
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