Daniel James Gale (born 15 June 1989) is an English cricketer. Gale is a right-handed batsman who bowls slow left-arm orthodox. He was born in Tadworth, Surrey and educated at Glyn School in Epsom.[1]

Dan Gale
Personal information
Full name
Daniel James Gale
Born (1989-06-15) 15 June 1989 (age 35)
Tadworth, Surrey, England
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingSlow left-arm orthodox
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2010Durham MCCU
2008Marylebone Cricket Club
2008–2009Durham UCCE
Career statistics
Competition First-class List A
Matches 7 1
Runs scored 59 1
Batting average 29.50
100s/50s –/– –/–
Top score 37 1*
Balls bowled 725 54
Wickets 9
Bowling average 48.33
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling 4/94
Catches/stumpings 4/– –/–
Source: Cricinfo, 19 August 2011

While studying for his degree at Durham University, Gale made his first-class debut for Durham UCCE against Derbyshire in 2008.[1] He appeared in six further first-class matches for the university, the last of which against in 2010 against Durham, by which time the university was playing as Durham MCCU following a change of name in 2010.[2] In his five first-class matches, he scored 59 runs at an average of 48.33, with a high score of 37. With the ball, he took 9 wickets at a bowling average of 48.33, with best figures of 4/94.[3]

In 2008, he made a single List A appearance for the Marylebone Cricket Club against Bangladesh A.[4] In this match, he scored an unbeaten single with the bat, while with the ball he bowled 9 wicket-less overs for the cost of 58 runs.[5]

Gale graduated from Durham in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sport.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Player profile: Dan Gale". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
  2. ^ "First-Class Matches played by Dan Gale". CricketArchive. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
  3. ^ "Player profile: Daniel Gale". CricketArchive. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
  4. ^ "List A Matches played by Dan Gale". CricketArchive. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
  5. ^ "Marylebone Cricket Club v Bangladesh A, 2008". CricketArchive. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
  6. ^ "Official Results List". 18 June 2010. Archived from the original on 26 June 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
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