Personal details
| Full Name | Tom William Hartley |
| Date of birth | May 03, 1999 |
| Age | 25 year |
| Nationality | England |
| Height | 6ft 4in |
| Current team | Lancashire |
| Position | Lower order |
| Batting style | Left hand Bat |
| Bowling style | Slow Left arm Orthodox |
| Jersey number | 24 |
| Started playing | September 23, 2023 |
| Family members | Father – Bill Hartley Mother – Not Known |
Tom Hartley Recent Matches
| MATCH | Bat | Bowl | Date | Ground | Format |
| Lancashire vs Kent | 0 & 35 | 0/24 & 0/42 | 03-May-2024 | Manchester | FC |
| Lancashire vs Surrey | 16* | 0/4 | 05-Apr-2024 | Manchester | FC |
| England vs India | 6 & 20 | 2/126 | 07-Mar-2024 | Dharamsala | Test |
| England vs India | 13 & 7 | 3/68 & 1/70 | 23-Feb-2024 | Ranchi | Test |
| England vs India | 9 & 16 | 1/109 & 1/78 | 15-Feb-2024 | Rajkot | Test |
Batting Stats
| FORMAT | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100s | 50s |
| Tests | 5 | 185 | 36 | 18.5 | 65.14 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 2 | 12 | 12* | – | 133.33 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling stats
| FORMAT | Mat | Wkts | BBM | Ave | Econ | 5w |
| Tests | 5 | 22 | 9/193 | 36.13 | 3.17 | 1 |
| ODIs | 2 | 0 | – | – | 4.8 | 0 |
Teams
England
Lancashire
Lancashire 2nd XI
Manchester Originals (Men)
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About Tom Hartley
Tom Hartley, son of Bill Hartley, a renowned athlete who secured four 400m European Championship gold medals in 1974, emerged as a notable left-arm spinner during Lancashire’s 2020 season, which was truncated due to injuries and international commitments. Given the chance to showcase his skills in four Bob Willis Trophy matches, Hartley formed part of Lancashire’s spin trio, contributing significantly to their journey to Finals Day.
In T20 cricket, Hartley stands out for his height and precision, qualities that propelled him to success in his debut Blast season, earning him a spot in the Manchester Originals for the inaugural season of the Hundred. Originally from Ormskirk, Hartley honed his cricketing talents playing regularly for his local club in the Liverpool and District Cricket Competition during his teenage years.
Tom Hartley Career Highlights
-He represents Lancashire in domestic cricket.
-In 2024, during his Test Cricket debut against India, he showcased an outstanding performance.
-Specifically, he took an impressive tally of 9 wickets during this debut match.
Career
Domestic career
Tom William Hartley marked his first-class debut on August 1, 2020, representing Lancashire in the 2020 Bob Willis Trophy.
On August 27, 2020, he also made his Twenty20 debut for Lancashire in the 2020 t20 Blast.
In April 2022, he was acquired by the Manchester Originals for the 2022 season of The Hundred.
Hartley notably delivered the inaugural ball in the history of the men’s Hundred during the tournament’s first edition in 2021.
International career
Tom William Hartley debuted in One Day International cricket for England against Ireland in September 2023.
In January 2024, he was chosen to represent England in a five-match Test series against India, a decision that surprised many cricket enthusiasts due to his selection as one of the primary spin bowlers for the tour.
Before his call-up, Hartley attended an England Lions training camp in Abu Dhabi, aimed at identifying spin bowling options for England at the Test level. However, his time with England Lions was abbreviated when he was named in England’s ODI squad to face West Indies in December 2023.
Hartley’s Test debut occurred in the first match of the series against India at Hyderabad in January 2024. While he only managed to secure two wickets in the first innings, he achieved a milestone by claiming his maiden five-wicket haul during the second innings, ultimately taking seven wickets.
His performance in the second innings marked the best debut bowling figures by an England spinner since Jim Laker achieved a similar feat in 1948.
Test Career
In his Test career spanning five matches, Tom Hartley has bowled a total of 250.4 overs, delivering consistently with an economy rate of 3.17. He has proven his mettle by claiming 22 wickets at an average of 36.13.
ODI Career
In his ODI career thus far, Tom Hartley has featured in two matches, bowling a total of 10 overs. Despite his efforts, he is yet to secure a wicket, conceding 48 runs at an economy rate of 4.80.
