Henry Crocombe
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| Full name | Henry Thomas Crocombe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 20 September 2001 Eastbourne, East Sussex, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Crocs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium-fast | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Bowler | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2020–present | Sussex (squad no. 5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First-class debut | 1 August 2020 Sussex v Hampshire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| List A debut | 23 July 2021 Sussex v Lancashire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 17 July 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Henry Thomas Crocombe (born 20 September 2001) is an English cricketer.[1][2] He made his first-class debut on 1 August 2020, for Sussex in the 2020 Bob Willis Trophy.[3] He made his Twenty20 debut on 11 June 2021, for Sussex in the 2021 T20 Blast.[4] He made his List A debut on 23 July 2021, for Sussex in the 2021 Royal London One-Day Cup.[5] In February 2025, Crocombe agreed a contract extension to keep him at Sussex until the end of the 2026 season.[6]
In June 2026, Crocombe was named in the England Lions squad for their 50-over series against South Africa A, marking his first selection at England Lions level.[7]
His selection followed a strong start to the 2026 domestic season for Sussex, during which he took 19 wickets in the County Championship and established himself as a leading seam option in the attack.[8] He was also highlighted for his performances in Division Two cricket as Sussex’s bowling unit impressed early in the season.[9]
On 1 July 2026, it was announced that Crocombe would be leaving Sussex at the end of the 2026 season to join Surrey.[10][11]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Henry Crocombe". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ↑ "Bede's Cricketer Heads to South Africa". Bede's. Retrieved 1 August 2020.[dead link]
- ↑ "South Group, Hove, Aug 1-4 2020, Bob Willis Trophy". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ↑ "South Group (N), Bristol, Jun 11 2021, Vitality Blast". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ↑ "Group 2, Sedbergh, Jul 23 2021, Royal London One-Day Cup". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ↑ "Sussex bowler Crocombe signs new contract". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ↑ "Coles & Crocombe Receive Lions Call Ups". Sussex Cricket. 4 June 2026. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
- ↑ "Crocombe Selected for England Lions". Sussex Cricket. 15 May 2026. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
- ↑ "Henry Crocombe and Mitchell Stanley lead young England Lions pace picks". BBC Sport. 15 May 2026. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
- ↑ "Crocombe to leave Sussex for Surrey – Farbrace says it's a sign of Sussex's 'tough situation'". Sussex World. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
- ↑ "Sussex bowler Crocombe to make Surrey move". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
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