Greg Thompson - Ireland

Full name : Greg James Thompson

Born : September 17, 1987, Lisburn, Northern Ireland

Current age : 22 years

Major teams : Ireland, Durham UCCE, Ireland Under-19s, Lancashire 2nd XI

Batting style : Right-hand bat

Bowling style : Legbreak

Height : 6 ft

Education : Friends School Lisburn

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Thompson is a legspinner who has played six Lancashire 2nd XI matches but has yet to break into the usually strong first team. He represented Ireland at U-17 level and has an impressive record in ODI U-19 matches. In his seven matches to date, he has taken 12 wickets at an average of just over 18. He has only failed to take a wicket in one match, against Pakistan in which he only bowled two overs, and has a best of 5 for 49 against West Indies in his first match for Ireland Under-19s. Aside from cricket he enjoys playing hockey and golf, and watching movies.

 

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