Tom Bunton is an English cricketer who plays for the England national cricket team and several other domestic teams in various leagues. In 2020, he was bought by Kolkata Raiders for the 2020 Indian Premier League season for Rs. 1 million.
Wiki/Biography
Tom Banton was born on Wednesday, November 11, 1998 (age 22; as of 2020) in Chiltern, Buckinghamshire, England. His zodiac sign is Scorpio. Tom started playing cricket while studying at Bromsgrove School in England. Tom joined Warwickshire County Cricket Club and played for the academy’s U-14, U-17 and U-19 teams. Tom Banton completed his formal education at Bromsgrove School and went on to King’s College, Taunton to complete his degree.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 9″
Eye color: black
Hair color: brown
family
parents and siblings
Tom Banton’s father is Colin Banton, a former English cricketer, and his mother’s name is Jane Banton. He has a younger brother, Jacques Banton.
Tom Banton with his father, Colin Banton
Tom Banton with his mother, Jane Banton
Tom Banton with his brother Jacques Banton
Career
While Tom was in college, he played both hockey and cricket for the college’s under-17 team. Phil Lewis, a former English cricketer and his house master in college, was impressed with his performance and under his guidance, Tom prioritized cricket over other sports. Tom’s Somerset Academy Principal Steve Snell tried out to be part of the academy’s cricket team. He was later signed by the academy to be part of their team. Tom made his Twenty20 cricket debut for Somerset during the 2017 NatWest T20 Blast and made his first-class debut for the same in the 2018 County Championship in September 2018. He has played for several domestic teams and leagues such as the Brisbane Heat in Australia’s Bigwar Bash in December. kata Knight Riders in Indian Premier League 2020. In 2017, he joined the England squad for the 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Tom Banton played against New Zealand on his debut for England in T20I 2019. After being included in the England national cricket team, he made his ODI debut on 4 February 2020 against South Africa.
Tom Bunton plays for England
Facts/Trivia
- Tom Bunton comes from a sporting family background. His father, Colin Banton, is a former England cricketer, while his younger brother, Jacques Banton, plays cricket at King’s College.
- In October 2019, Tom Bunton was awarded Young Player of the Year at the 50th NatWest PCA Awards.
Tom Bunton (left) with Ben Stokes and Sophie Ecclestone
- In his time off the field, Tom enjoys traveling to new places with his friends and exploring local activities in the area.
Tom Banton (circle) on vacation with friends
- Tom Banton scored the second fastest fifty in a Big Bash League match, scoring 55 runs in 16 balls. It included five 4s and eight 6s, with five 6s on one over.
- With a history of coaching hockey and playing on a college under-17 team, Tom has mastered the difficult reverse shot. He showed this shot during the 2019 county cricket season.
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