Bertie Foreman Explained

Bertie Foreman
Fullname:	Albert Michael Foreman
Birth Date:	13 May 2004
Batting:	Left-handed
Bowling:	Right-arm off break
Club1:	Sussex
Year1:	2023–present
Clubnumber1:	13
Type1:	LA
Debutdate1:	22 August
Debutyear1:	2023
Debutfor1:	Sussex
Debutagainst1:	Worcestershire
Columns:	1
Column1:	List A
Matches1:	7
Runs1:	190
Bat Avg1:	31.66
100S/50S1:	0/0
Top Score1:	48
Deliveries1:	258
Wickets1:	4
Bowl Avg1:	57.00
Fivefor1:	0
Tenfor1:	0
Best Bowling1:	1/31
Catches/Stumpings1:	3/–
Date:	19 August 2024
Source:	https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/bertie-foreman-1278003 Cricinfo

Albert Michael Foreman (born 13 May 2004) is an English cricketer who plays for Sussex County Cricket Club. He is a right handed off spin bowler and left-handed batsman.

Early life

He played as a youngster for St James's Montefiore in Ditchling.^[1] Foreman later played for Horsham Cricket Club, winning the Sussex League in 2023.^[2]

Career

He signed a rookie contract with Sussex County Cricket Club in October 2022.^[3] In August 2023, he extended his rookie contract with Sussex.^[4] He made his List-A cricket debut for Sussex on the 20 August 2023 against Worcester in the 2023 One-Day Cup.^[5]

In the winter of 2023-24 he played for Manly Warringahs in NSW Premier Cricket and was awarded the O’Reilly Medal for the first-grade men’s player of the year.^[6] He was the leading wicket-taker in the competition with 50 wickets at an average of 17.16 including three five-wicket hauls. He was named player of the match on five occasions throughout the season with best bowling figures of 7-38 against Penrith. With Manly he qualified for the grand final.^[7]

He signed a two-year professional contract with Sussex in April 2024.^[8]

International career

He made his debut for England Under-19s in August 2022.^[9] That year, he featured in two Test matches and one ODI against Sri Lanka Under-19s.^[10] Playing for England under-19s at the Alan Border Oval on February 1 2023, he scored 58 not out and took five wickets playing against Australia U19.^[11]

Personal life

He is the grandson of former Sussex cricketer and Brighton and Hove Albion footballer Denis Foreman.^[12]

Notes and References

1. Web site: St James U10s are champions as they remain unbeaten. The Argus. 29 April 2024. 3 September 2014.
2. Web site: Sussex Cricket League: Champs can't end with win – Horsham win on last day – Middleton can celebrate. Steve. Bone. 7 September 2023. 29 April 2024. Sussex Express.
3. Web site: Sussexcricket. Bertie Foreman signs rookie contract. 29 April 2024. 28 October 2022.
4. Web site: Off-spinning prospect signs new Sussex CCC deal . Sussex Express. 29 April 2024. Steve . Bone. 11 August 2023.
5. Web site: John. Curtis. 21 August 2023. Sussex's miserable One Day Cup campaign continues with Worcester loss. Sussex Express. 29 April 2024.
6. Web site: Sussex cricketer lands prestigious player award in Australia . Steve. Bone. 28 March 2024. 29 April 2024. Sussex Express.
7. Web site: Manly Warringah all-rounder and Sussex representative Bertie Foreman wins O'Reilly Medal. Foxsports.com.au. 28 April 2024. Nic. Savage. 29 March 2024.
8. Web site: Sussex spinner and O'Reilly Medal winner Bertie Foreman signs pro deal. The Argus. 29 April 2024. Brian. Owen. 27 April 2024.
9. Web site: England's youngsters see positive approach pay off on day one against Sri Lanka. The Cricketer. 29 April 2024. Nicholas. Rowland. 21 August 2022.
10. Web site: Bertie Foreman signs rookie contract with Sussex. The Cricketer. 29 April 2024. 28 October 2022. Elizabeth. Botcherby.
11. Web site: Spin, late blitz gives England control in Under 19 clash. 29 April 2024. Cricket.com.au. Riley. Alexander. 30 January 2023.
12. Web site: Bertie Foreman from Manly Warringah and Sussex Wins Prestigious O'Reilly Medal. azscore. 29 April 2024. 29 March 2024.