Tommy Ealham
Personal information
Full name
Thomas Mark Ealham
Born (2004-12-13) 13 December 2004 (age 20)
Guildford, Surrey
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingRight arm off break
Relations
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2023–Surrey
List A debut20 August 2023 Surrey v Hampshire
Career statistics
Competition LA
Matches 2
Runs scored 9
Batting average 4.50
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 5
Catches/stumpings 0/–
Source: CricInfo, 20 August 2023

Thomas Mark Ealham (born March 26 2004) is an English cricketer. He is a left-handed bastsman and right arm off break bowler. He made his List-A cricket debut for Surrey on 20 August 2023 against Hampshire.

Early life

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He was educated at Cranleigh School and played for Cranleigh Cricket Club. He joined the Surrey County Cricket Club pathway programme at 17 years-old.[1][2][3] He featured as a youngster at the Bunbury Cricket Festival in 2021.[4]

Career

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In August 2023, Ealham signed a short term contract with Surrey County Cricket Club.[5] He made his List-A debut for the county against Hampshire in the One-Day Cup on 20 August 2023.[6][7] In December 2023, he signed a full-time professional contract with the county.[8]

Personal life

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He is the son of cricketer Mark Ealham and grandson of cricketer Alan Ealham. His brother George Ealham is also a cricketer.[9][10]

References

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  1. ^ Wigmore, Tim (24 April 2024). "Flintoffs are tip of the iceberg as the sons of England's 2005 heroes make their mark". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  2. ^ Botha, Karen (11 September 2022). "We are 2022 CHAMPIONS". Cranleighcricketclub. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  3. ^ Kelly, John (12 December 2023). "New contracts for young Surrey off-spinners". Southwark News. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  4. ^ Alderman, Elgan. "County cricket dissected: Dawid Malan's 199s, teenage titans and hairstyles". The Times. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Tommy Ealham has signed a short-term contract with Surrey and will be available for the final two Metro Bank One Day Cup fixtures against Hampshire and Essex". Kia Oval. 19 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Joe Weatherley, Fletcha Middleton make light work of Surrey". ESPN Cricknfo. 20 August 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Report & Reaction: Surrey v Hampshire, Metro Bank One Day Cup". ageasbowl. 21 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Surrey spinner Virdi signs contract extension as Tommy Ealham signs first contract". BBC Sport. 6 December 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  9. ^ "KENT CRICKET FAMILIES FEATURE IN NEW BOOK". Kent Cricket. 1 September 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  10. ^ Sessions, George (28 July 2023). "George Ealham denied Ashes moment as Steve Smith survives run out controversy". Independent.co.uk. Retrieved 1 June 2024.