Liam Plunkett
(England Cricketer)
Liam Plunkett has been around for more than 10 years but has become a regular in England’s limited-over side since the last two years. The fast bowler has matured with age, as he gave up on his dream of being out-and-out quick bowler. Over the course, he has found his length along with variations that has brought him significant success.
| Liam Plunkett |
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| Nickname: | Pudsy |
| Role: | Right arm fast bowler |
| Biography |
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| Autobiography: | NA |
| Biopic: | NA |
| Physical Appearance |
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| Height (approx.): | 6′3″ |
| Weight (approx.): | NA |
| Eye Colour: | Brown |
| Hair Colour: | Brown |
| Tattoos: | NA |
| Personal Life |
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| Date of Birth: | 6 April 1985 |
| Age (as on 2018): | 33 years |
| Birth Place: | Nunthorpe, North Yorkshire |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign: | Aries |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| School: | NA |
| College: | NA |
| Educational Qualifications: | NA |
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| Family |
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| Father: | Alan Plunkett |
| Coach/Mentor: | Trevor Bayliss |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Address: | Nunthorpe, United Kingdom |
| Cricket Career |
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| International Debut: |
| Test: | 29 November 2005 v Pakistan |
| ODI: | 10 December 2005 v Pakistan |
| Jersey Number: | #28 ODI |
| Domestic/State Team: | Durham, Dolphins, Yorkshire, Sylhet Sixers, Delhi Daredevils |
| Nature on field: | Aggressive |
| Likes to play against: | Australia |
In 2017, Plunkett claimed 36 one-day international wickets in the calendar year. It was the joint second best haul in the world behind only Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan who snared 45.
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| Hobbies: | NA |
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| Favourite Bowlers: | NA |
| Favourite Cricket Ground: | NA |
| Favourite sports personalities: | NA |
| Favourite Food: | NA |
| Favourite Actors: | NA |
| Favourite Films: | NA |
| Favourite Musicians/Singers: | NA |
| Favourite Destinations: | NA |
| Smoking/Alcohol: | NA/Yes |
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| Cars Collection: | NA |
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| Marital Status: | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends: | NA |
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| Children: | NA |
| Earnings |
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| Match Fee: | Test – £12,000, ODI – £5,000, T20 – £2,500 |
| IPL earnings: | Delhi Daredevils – 2 Crore INR |
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In February 2007, Plunkett was banned from driving for twenty months, after being convicted for a drink driving offence in October 2006. In August 2012, he was convicted of a second drink driving offence and banned from driving for 40 months.
- Plunkett is a huge American sports fan and owns a house near Philadelphia.
- Liam Plunkett offered to donate one of his kidneys to his father Alan, who turned it down because he was concerned about his son’s career.
I chirp from the slips cordon, warm bench on football pitch and take part in social media banter.
