Harry Dixon (cricketer) explained
Harry Dixon |
Birth Date: | 13 February 2005 |
Batting: | Left-handed |
Club1: | Melbourne Renegades |
Date: | 30 November 2023 |
Source: | https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/harry-dixon-1357423 CricInfo |
Harry Dixon (born 16 February 2005) is an Australian cricketer for Melbourne Renegades and Australia U19. He is a left-handed batsman and right arm off break bowler.
Early life
Dixon began playing cricket aged seven years-old. He played for Malvern, before moving to Toorak Prahran. He started playing for Victoria U15s in 2018, when he was 13-year-old.[1] He attended Melbourne Grammar School.[2]
Career
Dixon plays club cricket in Victoria for St Kilda Cricket Club.[3] He scored his first century in Victorian Premier Cricket in February 2023.[4] Dixon played cricket for the Melbourne Stars academy side.[5] However, in September 2023 he was signed by cross-town rivals Melbourne Renegades for the Big Bash League on a two-year professional contract.[6]
International career
Playing for Australia U19 in 2023, Dixon scored 167 in a youth test match against England U19, and 148 in a youth one-day match against England U19.[7] His innings of 148 came from 125 balls and included nine sixes.[8] In December 2023, he was selected in Australia's squad for the 2024 Under-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa. Australia won the tournament, and he was selected for ESPNcricinfo's Team of the Tournament with an average of 44.14 and a strike rate of 81.[9]
Style of play
A left-handed opening batsman with the capacity to be destructive at the top of the order, Dixon has said that he idolises Australian batsman David Warner.[10]
Notes and References
- Web site: The Inner Sanctum. It’s all coming together’: Victorian gun Harry Dixon on achieving his dream. 12 October 2023. 30 November 2023. Connor. Burns. 9 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231209203716/https://www.theinnersanctum.com.au/its-all-coming-together-victorian-gun-harry-dixon-on-achieving-his-dream. dead.
- Web site: Herald Sun. 30 November 2023. 22 March 2022. School cricket: Runs keep coming for Josh Walker and Will Townsend in the APS.
- Web site: 6 August 2023. Saints prodigy’s Under 19 Ashes call-up. Code Sports. 30 November 2023.
- Web site: Renegades sign Australian Under 19 star Harry Dixon. News.com.au. 30 November 2023. 13 September 2023. Ed . Bourke.
- Web site: Harry Dixon lands BBL deal, hopes to emulate David Warner. Andrew. McGlashan. ESPNCricinfo. 13 September 2023. 30 November 2023.
- Web site: Victorian prodigy Harry Dixon signs for Melbourne Renegades after blistering century against England Under-19s. Fox Sports. 30 November 2023. Nic. Savage. 13 September 2023.
- Web site: 30 November 2023. Cricket.com.au. Youth Ashes star Dixon signs with Renegades. 13 September 2023. Jack. Paynter.
- Web site: The Australian. 30 November 2023. BBL: Renegades sign Australian Under 19 star Harry Dixon. 13 September 2023.
- Web site: ESPNcricinfo's Team of the Tournament. ESPNcricinfo. 12 February 2024. 12 February 2024.
- Web site: Australia youngster Harry Dixon looking to match his idol David Warner at international level. Animews.in. 30 September 2023. 13 September 2023.