Albert Michael Foreman (born 13 May 2004) is an English cricketer who plays for Sussex County Cricket Club. He is a right handed off spin bowler and left-handed batsman.
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| Full name | Albert Michael Foreman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 13 May 2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm off break | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2023–present | Sussex (squad no. 13) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FC debut | 17 September 2024 Sussex v Gloucestershire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LA debut | 22 August 2023 Sussex v Worcestershire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
editHe played as a youngster for St James's Montefiore in Ditchling.[1] Foreman later played for Horsham Cricket club [2]
Career
editHe signed a rookie contract with Sussex County Cricket Club in October 2022.[3] In August 2023, he extended his rookie contract with Sussex.[4] He made his List-A cricket debut for Sussex on the 20 August 2023 against Worcester in the 2023 One-Day Cup.[5]
In the winter of 2023-24 he played for Manly Warringahs in NSW Premier Cricket and was awarded the O’Reilly Medal for the first-grade men’s player of the year.[6] He was the leading wicket-taker in the competition with 50 wickets at an average of 17.16 including three five-wicket hauls. He was named player of the match on five occasions throughout the season with best bowling figures of 7-38 against Penrith. With Manly he qualified for the grand final.[7]
He signed a two-year professional contract with Sussex in April 2024.[8]
International career
editHe made his debut for England Under-19s in August 2022.[9] That year, he featured in two Test matches and one ODI against Sri Lanka Under-19s.[10] Playing for England under-19s at the Allan Border Field on February 1 2023, he scored 58 not out and took five wickets playing against Australia U19.[11]
Personal life
editHe is the grandson of former Sussex cricketer and Brighton and Hove Albion footballer Denis Foreman.[12]
References
edit- ^ "St James U10s are champions as they remain unbeaten". The Argus. 3 September 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Bone, Steve (7 September 2023). "Sussex Cricket League: Champs can't end with win – Horsham win on last day – Middleton can celebrate". Sussex Express. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "Bertie Foreman signs rookie contract". Sussexcricket. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Bone, Steve (11 August 2023). "Off-spinning prospect signs new Sussex CCC deal". Sussex Express. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Curtis, John (21 August 2023). "Sussex's miserable One Day Cup campaign continues with Worcester loss". Sussex Express. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Bone, Steve (28 March 2024). "Sussex cricketer lands prestigious player award in Australia". Sussex Express. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Savage, Nic (29 March 2024). "Manly Warringah all-rounder and Sussex representative Bertie Foreman wins O'Reilly Medal". Foxsports.com.au. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ Owen, Brian (27 April 2024). "Sussex spinner and O'Reilly Medal winner Bertie Foreman signs pro deal". The Argus. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Rowland, Nicholas (21 August 2022). "England's youngsters see positive approach pay off on day one against Sri Lanka". The Cricketer. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Botcherby, Elizabeth (28 October 2022). "Bertie Foreman signs rookie contract with Sussex". The Cricketer. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Alexander, Riley (30 January 2023). "Spin, late blitz gives England control in Under 19 clash". Cricket.com.au. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "Bertie Foreman from Manly Warringah and Sussex Wins Prestigious O'Reilly Medal". azscore. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.