Nationality: England
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 2001-05-23 Age: 23
Ethan Brookes's journey into the heart of cricket began on a typical English evergreen field, where he first wielded the willow as a young boy in Birmingham. Born on 23rd May 2001, Ethan was surrounded by a family passionate about cricket, which sparked his love for the game, spending countless afternoons honing his skills at the local cricket club. He gradually developed into a promising all-rounder, balancing his effortless right-hand batting with a knack for right-arm fast-medium bowling.
Brookes’s cricketing acumen soon caught the eye of county scouts, leading him to debut with Warwickshire's first team at 18. From the onset, his performances hinted at a blend of skill and tenacity rare in someone so young. He proved himself valuable both with the bat and ball, making significant contributions in domestic championships. His breakout season was characterised by his match-winning performance in the T20 Blast, where he showcased his ability to handle pressure—smashing a quick-fire 75* and claiming three crucial wickets to lead his team to an improbable victory.
In terms of records, Ethan has steadily written his name into Warwickshire's annals with several impressive feats—a memorable hat-trick in a 50-over match, and setting a club record for the fastest century scored in a County Championship belonging among his accolades. Perhaps his most celebrated moment came in the Ashes series against Australia, where Ethan’s aggressive bowling marked him as a fierce competitor. The Adelaide Test saw him claim a five-wicket haul, dismantling the Aussie middle order and turning a nail-biting encounter into a resounding victory, establishing a rivalry that would go down in cricketing lore.
Ethan’s robust technique and strategic mind for the game make him a daunting opponent. His batting is characterised by a powerful stroke play that favours the off-side, while his bowling delivers that perfect mix of pace and seam movement, posing a real challenge even for the best batsmen. Whether it's compressing the opposition with tight overs or launching a calculated assault in the final overs, his adaptability is his hallmark.
As Ethan continues to evolve in his cricketing career, he remains not just a player to watch but an inspiration for aspiring cricketers, embodying the spirit of modern cricket with each game he plays.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4day | 11 | 19 | 2 | 459 | 132 | 24.16 | 845 | 54.32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 72 |
| List A | 29 | 27 | 3 | 469 | 63 | 17.37 | 549 | 85.43 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 32 |
| T20 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 315 | 44 | 22.50 | 216 | 145.83 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 34 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4day | 12 | 17 | 11 | 462 | 153 | 42.00 | 3.02 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 18 | 18 | 15 | 561 | 109.8 | 37.40 | 5.11 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 238 | 29 | 21.64 | 8.21 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-04-21
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