Luke Doneathy (born 26 July 2002) is an English cricketer.[1] In 2019, aged just 16, Doneathy was given the opportunity to captain the first eleven of Benwell Hill Cricket Club by director of cricket Kyle Coetzer.[2] He made his Twenty20 debut on 9 July 2021, for Durham in the 2021 T20 Blast.[3] Prior to his Twenty20 debut, Doneathy played for the England under-19 cricket team.[4] He made his List A debut on 22 July 2021, for Durham in the 2021 Royal London One-Day Cup.[5]

Luke Doneathy
Personal information
Born (2002-07-26) 26 July 2002 (age 22)
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
RoleBowler
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2021–2023Durham (squad no. 24)
LA debut22 July 2021 Durham v Kent
T20 debut9 July 2021 Durham v Derbyshire
Career statistics
Competition List A T20
Matches 11 7
Runs scored 188 24
Batting average 31.33 8.00
100s/50s 0/2 0/0
Top score 69* 12
Balls bowled 284 12
Wickets 8 1
Bowling average 39.00 19.00
5 wickets in innings 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 4/36 1/19
Catches/stumpings 5/– 0/–
Source: Cricinfo, 13 August 2023

References

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  1. ^ "Luke Doneathy". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  2. ^ "16 year old Luke Doneathy to captain Benwell Hill first eleven at Chester-le-Street". Benwell Hill Cricket Club. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  3. ^ "North Group (N), Chester-le-Street, Jul 9 2021, Vitality Blast". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Luke Doneathy makes England under-19s debut". Durham Cricket. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Beckenham, Jul 22 2021, Royal London One-Day Cup". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
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