Jason Gallian

Cricketer and educator with England's team

Jason Gallian - Cricketer and educator with England's team
Born

June 25th, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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An Australian-English cricketer and educator played for the England national cricket team. Made his Test debut in 1994 against Pakistan and represented England in 14 Test matches and 21 One Day Internationals (ODIs). Transitioned into a successful role in cricket coaching and education after retiring from professional cricket. Contributed significantly to cricket as a player and educator, promoting the sport at various levels.

Represented England in 14 Test matches

Scored 839 runs in ODIs for England

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