51 Facts About Liam Plunkett

Liam Edward Plunkett was born on 6 April 1985 and is an English cricketer who bowls right-arm fast.

Liam Plunkett was an England international until 2019, and was part of the squad that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

Liam Plunkett currently plays for Minor League Cricket side The Philadelphians.

Between November 2005 and June 2007 Plunkett played 9 Test and 27 ODIs before being dropped by England.

In 2011 and 2012, Liam Plunkett struggled with form and played just three Championship matches for Durham.

Under the tutelage of Yorkshire coach and former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie, Liam Plunkett's fortunes improved and he was awarded his county cap in 2013.

Primarily a bowler, Liam Plunkett has two first-class centuries to his name and a batting average of about 24.

Liam Plunkett started his career with Durham, making his debut for the senior side in 2003 having played for the club's academy.

Liam Plunkett took 19 first-class wickets in his debut season, followed by 31 in his second.

Liam Plunkett remained consistent in the County Championship in 2007, averaging just over 30.

Liam Plunkett signed for the Nashua Dolphins in November 2007; fellow Durham fast bowler Steve Harmison signed for Highveld Lions.

Liam Plunkett was part of the Durham side which won the County Championship in 2008 for the first time in their history.

Liam Plunkett averaged 32.50 with the ball and 27.28 with the bat.

In 2009 Durham retained the title, with Liam Plunkett averaging 39 with the ball and 38.94 with bat.

In 2011 and 2012, Liam Plunkett struggled with form and played just three Championship matches for Durham.

Liam Plunkett stated, "At this stage of my career, I believe that a fresh challenge would benefit me and I feel this is required to help me reach my goal of representing my country again".

On 31 August 2021, Liam Plunkett officially signed with Major League Cricket for its proposed inaugural season in 2023, cutting short his contract with Surrey in the process Until then, he will play for The Philadelphians of Minor League Cricket beginning in the summer of 2022.

Liam Plunkett came on as a Super Sub in his first ODI on 10 December 2005 after Kevin Pietersen went off with a back injury.

Liam Plunkett finished with England's best bowling figures, taking 3 wickets for 51 runs, and he was involved in the run out of Shoaib Akhtar.

Two days later, when Liam Plunkett entered the crease, England's score was a disappointing 130 for 8 in the second ODI.

Liam Plunkett added 56 runs to the total in a record ninth-wicket 100 run partnership with Vikram Solanki before chipping a return catch to Shoaib Akhtar.

Liam Plunkett played in the second Test at Mohali, replacing Ian Blackwell in the side.

Liam Plunkett was replaced by James Anderson for the third Test.

Injuries to Steve Harmison, Anderson and Jones meant Liam Plunkett started the first Test of the Sri Lankan tour of England in the summer of 2006.

Liam Plunkett did not feature in another ODI match until 30 January 2007, against New Zealand in Perth, Australia during the Commonwealth Series.

Liam Plunkett took 3 wickets for 54 runs in 9 overs.

Liam Plunkett was picked in the next game against Australia on 2 February 2007 in Sydney.

Liam Plunkett took 3 wickets for 34 runs off 9.5 overs.

Liam Plunkett bowled Gilchrist with the very first ball of Australia's innings.

Liam Plunkett took the wickets of Michael Clarke and Glenn McGrath.

Liam Plunkett was wicket less in the first of two finals against Australia, although England won the game.

Liam Plunkett was selected in the England squad for the 2007 ICC World Cup.

Liam Plunkett was selected in the 12-man squad to play in the first Test in the 2007 West Indies tour of England.

Liam Plunkett made a brief return to the England set up in 2010 ODI match against Bangladesh.

England won the match by 45 runs, but Liam Plunkett only bowled two overs, conceding 12 runs.

On 5 June 2014 Liam Plunkett was recalled for the two-match series against Sri Lanka as part of a 12-man squad.

Liam Plunkett was picked based on his good from in the County Championship and played in the first match as an impact bowler, bowling short deliveries in an attempt to unsettle the batsmen.

Liam Plunkett kept his place in the squad for the series against India.

Liam Plunkett took three wickets in the first Test at Trent Bridge as the match ended in a draw.

Liam Plunkett returned to the side for the ODI series against New Zealand.

Liam Plunkett scored 24 with the bat but failed to pick up a wicket.

Liam Plunkett played in two T20Is against Pakistan and performed well in both of them.

Liam Plunkett's performances ensured he was selected in the World T20 squad.

Liam Plunkett set the record for most consecutive matches missed for a team between appearances.

Liam Plunkett was more expensive in the semi-final against New Zealand, but did still pick up a wicket as England went on to secure a victory by a margin of seven wickets.

Liam Plunkett did not pick up a wicket in the fourth match of the series, which England won by 6 wickets.

Liam Plunkett did not play in the final match of the series, which England lost.

Liam Plunkett was selected in the ODI squad to face Bangladesh.

Liam Plunkett then made an unbeaten 26 with the bat as England lost by 15 runs.

Liam Plunkett was a crucial part for England in the final, taking three wickets, including New Zealand captain Kane Williamson.

Liam Plunkett, who is married to an American woman, later said that he would be open to the idea of playing for the United States cricket team.