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Ned Leonard

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Ned Leonard
Leonard in 2024
Personal information
Full name
Edward Owen Leonard
Born (2002-08-15) 15 August 2002 (age 23)
Hammersmith, London, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
RoleBowler
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2021–2024Somerset (squad no. 19)
2024Glamorgan (on loan)
2025–Glamorgan
First-class debut12 September 2021 Somerset v Lancashire
List A debut30 July 2021 Somerset v Nottinghamshire
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20
Matches 14 20 15
Runs scored 185 99 12
Batting average 16.81 16.50 4.00
100s/50s 0/0 0/0 0/0
Top score 47 32 7*
Balls bowled 1,728 863 312
Wickets 22 19 25
Bowling average 53.95 49.52 17.08
5 wickets in innings 0 0 1
10 wickets in match 0 0 0
Best bowling 3/66 3/40 5/25
Catches/stumpings 3/– 6/– 3/–
Source: Cricinfo, 15 July 2026

Edward Owen Leonard (born 15 August 2002) is an English cricketer.[1] After completing his education at Millfield, in September 2020, Leonard was awarded a two-year professional contract with Somerset County Cricket Club graduating from the club's academy.[2] He made his List A debut on 30 July 2021, for Somerset in the 2021 Royal London One-Day Cup.[3] He made his first-class debut on 12 September 2021, for Somerset in the 2021 County Championship.[4] He made his Twenty20 debut on 27 May 2022, for Somerset against the Sri Lanka Cricket Development XI during their tour of England.[5]

In August 2024, Leonard joined Glamorgan on loan.[6] He made the move permanent in October 2024, signing a two-year contract.[7] In June 2026, Leonard agreed a two-year contract extension with Glamorgan which tied him into the club until at least the end of the 2028 season.[8][9]

References

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  1. "Ned Leonard". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  2. "Two-Year Deal for Ned". somersetcountycc.co.uk. Somerset County Cricket Club. 10 September 2020. Archived from the original on 8 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  3. "Group 1, Welbeck, Jul 30 2021, Royal London One-Day Cup". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  4. "Division 1, Taunton, Sep 12 - 15 2021, County Championship". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  5. "Taunton, May 27, 2022, Sri Lanka Cricket Development XI tour of England". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  6. "NED TO JOIN GLAMORGAN ON LOAN". Somerset County Cricket Club. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  7. "Glamorgan sign Somerset all-rounder Leonard". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  8. "Glamorgan bowler Leonard signs contract extension". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
  9. "Ned Leonard Signs New Two-Year Deal at the Club". Glamorgan County Cricket Club. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
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