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James Bracey

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3 31 Bracey fifty Image: Wikimedia Commons. Dave Morton / Public domain

Overview

James Robert Bracey (born 3 May 1997) is an English cricketer who plays for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. A left-handed batsman, he also keeps wicket. He made his first-class debut in September 2016 and his international debut for England in June 2021.

Key facts

Full name James Robert Bracey
Date of birth 3 May 1997
Nationality English
Batting Left-handed
Role Batsman and wicket-keeper
Domestic team Gloucestershire County Cricket Club
First-class debut September 2016, against Sussex
International debut June 2021, for England

Background

Bracey is part of a cricketing family. His brother, Sam Bracey, has also played first-class cricket.

Career

Domestic

Bracey made his first-class debut for Gloucestershire against Sussex in September 2016. He has continued to represent Gloucestershire as a top-order left-handed batsman who can also take on wicket-keeping duties.

International

He made his debut for the England cricket team in June 2021, progressing from the county circuit to the senior international side.

Timeline

  • 3 May 1997: Born.
  • September 2016: First-class debut for Gloucestershire against Sussex.
  • June 2021: International debut for England.

Significance

As a left-handed batsman who also keeps wicket, Bracey offers Gloucestershire a dual-skill option in the County Championship, and his selection for England in 2021 marked his elevation from the county system to international cricket.

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