Zak Crawley is an English international cricketer who plays Test cricket for England. He made his senior debut for Kent in the 2017 Royal London Cup against Essex at Canterbury on 17 May 2017. His first-class debut came on 6 August 2017 against the touring West Indies during the 166th Canterbury Cricket Week, where he scored 62 runs in his first innings. He made his County Championship debut and played four matches before signing a contract extension with Kent in October 2017.
Crawley scored his maiden List A half-century with 60 against Guyana and followed it with an unbeaten 99 against the Leeward Islands, a match noted for controversial wide bowling that prevented him from reaching a century. During the 2018 season, he became a regular member of the Kent side and scored 755 runs in the County Championship, finishing as the club’s third-highest run scorer. He registered his maiden first-class century with 168 against Glamorgan at Canterbury in September 2018 and signed another contract extension at the end of the season.
During the 2018–19 winter, Crawley played grade cricket in Australia for the Sydney Cricket Club and set a record for the fastest T20 century in the competition, scoring 100 off 42 balls. He was drafted by the London Spirit for the inaugural season of The Hundred and played one match, scoring 64. He was retained for the 2022 season. Crawley also played for the Hobart Hurricanes in the 2022–23 Big Bash League, scoring a half-century on debut in his first overseas franchise appearance.
Who Are Zak Crawley Parents?
Zak Crawley’s parents are Terry and Lisa Crawley. According to Rob Key, they were supportive without being pushy. They invested their own time by taking him to nets and matches and by playing cricket with him when he wanted to hit balls. Their focus was on making sure he enjoyed the game rather than putting pressure on results or sacrifices from him.
Crawley spent much of his childhood practicing in the nets with the encouragement of his parents. They ensured he had opportunities to play whenever there was a game available. This constant exposure helped him develop his batting naturally while still enjoying the sport.
Zak Crawley’s Father – Terry Crawley
Zak Crawley’s father is Terry Crawley, a former City of London financial trader. He began his working life as a carpet fitter in Bermondsey, earning about £100 a week. He later joined Tullett & Tokyo on the London Futures Exchange and founded his own firm, Crawley Futures, in 1988. Terry Crawley became known in the 1990s as a dominant trader, earning the nickname “Terry the Till.”
He reportedly earned £8 million in 1996, £5.2 million in 1997, £2.8 million in 1998, and as much as £23 million in a single year, which placed him fifth on the UK’s highest-paid list, behind musicians such as Elton John and Sting. He was described as someone who “dominated the pit” during his trading career.
Terry regularly took Zak to nets and matches, supported his training, and remained involved during the COVID lockdown by giving throw-downs and discussing the game.
Zak Crawley’s Mother – Lisa Crawley
Zak Crawley’s mother is named Lisa Crawley. She stays away from the public eye but has always supported Zak during his childhood and cricket career. She encouraged him without pressuring him and made sure he enjoyed the game while helping him get better. Photographs from his childhood show Lisa regularly accompanying him.
FAQ
Q. Who is Zak Crawley’s dad?
A. Zak Crawley’s father, Terry Crawley, is a retired futures trader from the City of London.
Q. What is the relationship between John and Zak Crawley?
A. No. John Crawley is not related to Zak Crawley. John Crawley is a former England cricket player.
Q. What is Zak Crawley’s net worth in rupees?
A. Zak Crawley is estimated to be worth about INR 16 crore.
Q. Why was Zak Crawley not dropped from the England squad?
A. England chose to support Zak Crawley because they thought he could succeed on fast Australian pitches.
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