Harry Charles Darley (born 21 November 2004) is an English professional cricketer who plays for Worcestershire County Cricket Club.

Harry Darley
Personal information
Full name
Harry Charles Darley
Born (2004-11-21) 21 November 2004 (age 20)
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-hand fast-medium
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2024Worcestershire (squad no. 41)
List A debut24 July 2024 Worcestershire v Middlesex
T20 debut7 July 2024 Worcestershire v Lancs
Career statistics
Competition List A T20
Matches 7 4
Runs scored 9
Batting average 4.50
100s/50s 0/0 –/–
Top score 8
Balls bowled 258 66
Wickets 6 4
Bowling average 45.00 24.50
5 wickets in innings 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 3/45 2/11
Catches/stumpings 1/– 0/–
Source: Cricinfo, 19 August 2024

Early life

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From Shropshire, he played for Oswestry CC but moved to Shrewsbury CC in 2022. He joined the Worcestershire academy in October 2022.[1] Darley played Birmingham League cricket for Shrewsbury and helped Worcestershire win the U18 title whilst he was part of the Worcestershire Academy.[2]

Career

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He signed a rookie contract with Worcestershire in February 2024.[3] He made his T20 debut for Worcestershire against Lancashire in July 2024.[4] He made his One-Day Cup debut on 24 July 2024 with a home win against Middlesex, taking three wickets on debut.[5][6][7]

References

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  1. ^ "Shropshire duo earn places in Pears academy". Shropshire Star. 22 October 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  2. ^ Maher, Matt (10 February 2024). "Darley handed pro contract by Worcestershire". Shropshire Star. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  3. ^ Botcherby, Elizabeth (8 February 2024). "Worcestershire teenager Harry Darley pens rookie contract". Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Wins for Yorks, Worcs, Middlesex & Essex in Blast". BBC Sport. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  5. ^ Scott, Ged (24 July 2024). "Bears, Pears, Foxes, Durham & Derbys win in One-Day Cup". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Pollock-Roderick stand outscores Middlesex in Worcestershire rout". ESPN Cricinfo. 24 July 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  7. ^ Scott, Ged (30 July 2024). "Winning start fantastic for young Pears - Libby". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
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