Jason Gallian
Cricketer and educator with England's team
Born
June 25th, 1971
54 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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