Bertie Foreman

Bertie Foreman
Personal information
Full name
Albert Michael Foreman
Born (2004-05-13) 13 May 2004 (age 20)
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingRight-arm off break
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2023–presentSussex (squad no. 13)
FC debut17 September 2024 Sussex v Gloucestershire
LA debut22 August 2023 Sussex v Worcestershire
Career statistics
Competition First-class List A
Matches 1 7
Runs scored 2 190
Batting average 2.00 31.66
100s/50s 0/0 0/0
Top score 2 48
Balls bowled 72 258
Wickets 0 4
Bowling average – 57.00
5 wickets in innings – 0
10 wickets in match – 0
Best bowling – 1/31
Catches/stumpings 0/– 3/–
Source: Cricinfo, 29 September 2024

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.

Early life

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He played as a youngster for St James's Montefiore in Ditchling.[1] Foreman later played for Horsham Cricket club [2]

Career

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He 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

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He 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

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He is the grandson of former Sussex cricketer and Brighton and Hove Albion footballer Denis Foreman.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "St James U10s are champions as they remain unbeaten". The Argus. 3 September 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Bertie Foreman signs rookie contract". Sussexcricket. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  4. ^ Bone, Steve (11 August 2023). "Off-spinning prospect signs new Sussex CCC deal". Sussex Express. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  5. ^ Curtis, John (21 August 2023). "Sussex's miserable One Day Cup campaign continues with Worcester loss". Sussex Express. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  6. ^ Bone, Steve (28 March 2024). "Sussex cricketer lands prestigious player award in Australia". Sussex Express. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Owen, Brian (27 April 2024). "Sussex spinner and O'Reilly Medal winner Bertie Foreman signs pro deal". The Argus. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Botcherby, Elizabeth (28 October 2022). "Bertie Foreman signs rookie contract with Sussex". The Cricketer. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  11. ^ Alexander, Riley (30 January 2023). "Spin, late blitz gives England control in Under 19 clash". Cricket.com.au. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  12. ^ "Bertie Foreman from Manly Warringah and Sussex Wins Prestigious O'Reilly Medal". azscore. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.


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