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.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 February 2005 |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm off spin |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2023/24 | Melbourne Renegades |
Source: CricInfo, 30 November 2023 | |
Early life edit
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 edit
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 edit
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.[1] 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 edit
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]
References edit
- ^ a b Burns, Connor (12 October 2023). "It's all coming together': Victorian gun Harry Dixon on achieving his dream". The Inner Sanctum. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "School cricket: Runs keep coming for Josh Walker and Will Townsend in the APS". Herald Sun. 22 March 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "Saints prodigy's Under 19 Ashes call-up". Code Sports. 6 August 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ Bourke, Ed (13 September 2023). "Renegades sign Australian Under 19 star Harry Dixon". News.com.au. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ McGlashan, Andrew (13 September 2023). "Harry Dixon lands BBL deal, hopes to emulate David Warner". ESPNCricinfo. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ Savage, Nic (13 September 2023). "Victorian prodigy Harry Dixon signs for Melbourne Renegades after blistering century against England Under-19s". Fox Sports. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ Paynter, Jack (13 September 2023). "Youth Ashes star Dixon signs with Renegades". Cricket.com.au. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "BBL: Renegades sign Australian Under 19 star Harry Dixon". The Australian. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "ESPNcricinfo's Team of the Tournament". ESPNcricinfo. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ "Australia youngster Harry Dixon looking to match his idol David Warner at international level". Animews.in. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.