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Liam Plunkett, born April 6, 1985, is an accomplished English cricketer. A fast bowler known for his explosive pace and swing, Plunkett made his international debut in 2005. He played a pivotal role in England’s triumph in the 2019 Cricket World Cup, showcasing his skill in critical matches. With a knack for taking crucial wickets, Plunkett’s contributions have been instrumental in England’s limited-overs success. His dynamic presence and athleticism on the field make him a revered figure in English cricket. Liam Plunkett age is 38 years .
Biography:
| Full Name: | Liam Edward Plunkett |
| Date of Birth: | |
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| Height: | 6 feet 3 inches |
| Weight: | 90 Kg |
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Net Worth: | $6 Million |
Liam Plunkett Family Info:
Liam Edward Plunkett is an England fast bowler. His father’s name is Alan Plunkett & his mother’s name is Marie Plunkett. He is still unmarried & his sibling information is not available. He has England nationality. His religion is Christianity.
Liam Plunkett Early Life & Career Beginnings:
He was educated at St Mary’s College, Middlesbrough. Initially, he started his career with Durham, making his debut for the senior side in 2003 for the club’s academy. In his debut season, he took 19 first-class wickets.
Liam Plunkett International Career:
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Liam Plunkett Test Debut VS Pakistan on 29 November 2005 Pakistan:
Plunkett was called up for the England One Day International and Test squads to tour Pakistan in November & December 2005 after an injury to Simon Jones. He made his Test debut in the third Test of that series in Lahore taking figures of 2–125 in the innings defeat.
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Liam Plunkett ODI Debut: VS Pakistan on 10 December 2005
Plunkett came on as a Super Sub in his first ODI on 10 December 2005 after Kevin Pietersen went off with a back injury. Plunkett finished with England’s best bowling figures, taking 3 wickets for 51 runs, and he was also involved in the run-out of Shoaib Akhtar. They were three of the last six wickets, which fell for 23 as England went on to win the match by 42 runs. Two days later, when Plunkett entered the crease, England’s score was a disappointing 130 for 8 in the second ODI.
He 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. England needed to keep the Pakistani run rate below five an over, however, after setting a target of 231, Plunkett’s seven overs went for 63 – Kamran Akmal taking 39 off the 25 balls Plunkett bowled to him.
Liam Plunkett Vs India:
He was subsequently taken on the 2005–06 tour to India. He played in the second Test at Mohali, replacing Ian Blackwell in the side. However, he was largely unimpressive, taking only one wicket and scoring just one run over two innings. He was replaced by James Anderson for the third Test.
Liam Plunkett T20 Debut:
Plunkett made his international Twenty20 debut on 15 June 2006 against Sri Lanka, taking 1-37 from four overs. He is mainly a player in ODI and T20 cricket. He made many best records & best figures in ODI international & T20 formats. We are now discussing his career Statistics in his international career which was set by a great player in England.
Career Statistics:
| Test | ODI | T20 | |
| Matches | 13 | 89 | 22 |
| Wickets | 41 | 135 | 25 |
| Balls Bowled | 2,659 | 4,137 | 476 |
| Best Bowling | 5/64 | 5/52 | 3/21 |
| Bowling Avg | 37.46 | 29.70 | 25.08 |
| Runs Scored | 238 | 646 | 42 |
| Batting Avg | 15.86 | 20.83 | 6.00 |
| 100/50 | 0/1 | 0/1 | 0/0 |
Liam Plunkett Achievements & Records:
Liam Plunkett is the best bowler of England who has made many records & got achievements during his international career. He is a player in ODI & T20 formats. He has got five wickets many times during his career against different teams. He has the best averages being the best bowler like in ODI 29.70 & T20 internationals 25.08. He was part of the England team also in the 2019 ICC World Cup when we saw that England became the champion by winning World Cup for the first time in the history of cricket.