Tim Bresnan

Cricketer for England and Yorkshire

Tim Bresnan - Cricketer for England and Yorkshire
Born

February 28th, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

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Tim Bresnan was an English cricketer who played as a right-arm fast-medium bowler and a lower-order batsman. Bresnan made his debut for the England national team in 2009 and became a key member of the squad. He was part of the team that won the 2010 ICC World Twenty20. In domestic cricket, he represented Yorkshire and contributed significantly to their successes. Bresnan also played in various Test, One Day International, and T20 formats, showcasing his abilities both with bat and ball.

Winning the 2010 ICC World Twenty20

Playing for Yorkshire in domestic cricket

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