Liam Plunkett (England cricketer) Wife, Weight, Height, Age, Records and More

Updated on: Jun 27, 2019 4:48 pm IST

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
Nickname: Pudsy
Role: Right arm fast bowler
Biography
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Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 6′3″
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Eye Colour: Brown
Hair Colour: Brown
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Personal Life
Date of Birth: 6 April 1985
Age (as on 2018): 33 years
Birth Place: Nunthorpe, North Yorkshire
Zodiac sign/Sun sign: Aries
Nationality: Indian
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Family
Father: Alan Plunkett

Mother: Marie Plunkett

 

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Coach/Mentor: Trevor Bayliss

 

Religion: Christianity
Address: Nunthorpe, United Kingdom

Cricket Career
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

Records

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.

Preferences
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Girlfriends, Spouse and Children
Marital Status: Married
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Earnings
Match Fee: Test – £12,000, ODI – £5,000, T20 – £2,500
IPL earnings: Delhi Daredevils – 2 Crore INR

Awards and recognitions

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Controversies

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.

Lesser Known Facts

  • 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.

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