Katie George (cricketer)

Katie George (born 7 April 1999) is an English cricketer.[1] She made her Women's Twenty20 International cricket (WT20I) debut for England Women against Australia Women on 23 March 2018 in the 2017–18 India women's Tri-Nation Series.[2] Three days before her full international debut, she took a hat-trick in a warm-up match against India A Women.[3]

Katie George
Personal information
Full nameKatie Louise George
Born (1999-04-07) 7 April 1999
Haywards Heath, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingLeft-arm medium
RoleAll-rounder
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 131)7 July 2018 v New Zealand
Last ODI10 July 2018 v New Zealand
T20I debut (cap 43)23 March 2018 v India
Last T20I1 July 2018 v New Zealand
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2013–presentHampshire (squad no. 99)
2016–2018Southern Vipers
2019Yorkshire Diamonds
2020–presentWestern Storm
Career statistics
Competition WT20I WODI
Matches 5 2
Runs scored 0 9
Batting average 0.00 9.00
100s/50s 0/0 0/0
Top score 0 9
Balls bowled 78 75
Wickets 2 4
Bowling average 58.50 17.50
5 wickets in innings 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 1/22 3/36
Catches/stumpings 0/– 1/–
Source: Cricinfo, 10 July 2018

She made her Women's One Day International cricket (WODI) debut for England Women against New Zealand Women on 7 July 2018.[4]

In February 2019, she was awarded a rookie contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for 2019.[5][6] On 18 June 2020, George was named in a squad of 24 players to begin training ahead of international women's fixtures starting in England following the COVID-19 pandemic.[7][8]

References
  1. "Katie George". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  2. "2nd match, India Tri-Nation Women's T20 Series at Mumbai, Mar 23 2018". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  3. "Katie George takes hat-trick as England's women win warm-ups against India A". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  4. "1st ODI, ICC Women's Championship at Leeds, Jul 7 2018". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  5. "Freya Davies awarded England Women contract ahead of India tour". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  6. "Freya Davies 'thrilled' at new full central England contract". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  7. "England Women confirm back to training plans". England and Wales Cricket Board. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  8. "England Women return to training with September tri-series on the cards". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
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