Ashton Agar
Cricketer and Test debut player
Born
October 14th, 1993
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Profession in cricket began in domestic leagues before making a significant impact in international matches. Debuted in Test cricket for Australia in 2013, showcasing bowling and batting skills. Played for Western Australia in domestic competitions and represented the Perth Scorchers in T20s. Known for a notable innings of 98 runs against India on debut, which set records for a number 11 batsman.
Debuting for Australia in Test cricket in 2013
Scoring 98 runs on Test debut against India
Representing Western Australia and Perth Scorchers
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