Tom Hartley, an English cricketer, gained attention on his test debut in 2024 against India by taking seven wickets in the second innings. |
He represents England internationally and Lancashire in domestic cricket. |
During his childhood, Tom played football and joined a professional football academy before switching to cricket. |
He studied at Merchant Taylors’ School, Crosby, well-known for its cricket culture, and later joined Lancashire Academy to work on his bowling skills. |
In 2013, Tom started playing for Ormskirk Cricket Club and signed his first professional contract with Lancashire Cricket Club in March 2019. |
In 2018, he played for The Butchers Cricket Club in Australia and made his first-class debut in the 2020 Bob Willis Trophy. |
Tom became the brand ambassador of Sport In Mind charity in 2021, promoting fitness and sports for mental health awareness. |
In April 2023, he scored his maiden fifty in first-class cricket, hitting 73 runs off 50 balls. |
Tom Hartley made his List-A debut for England Lions in 2023 and debuted in his first ODI match the same year. |
In his debut test match against India in 2024, he scored 23 runs and took 2 wickets in the first innings and 34 runs and 7 wickets in the second. |
Manchester Originals signed him for The Hundred tournament in 2021 and retained him for the 2023 season. |
Tom enjoys visiting animal parks and playing golf to strengthen his arm. |
He appreciates his family's support, especially his father, Bill Hartley, who encouraged his cricket dreams. |