Oliver Peter Stone (born 9 October 1993), commonly known as Olly Stone, is an English cricketer who plays for Nottinghamshire at the domestic level and has represented the England national cricket team. A right-arm fast bowler and right-handed lower-order batsman, he is regarded as among the fastest bowlers in English cricket, having been recorded at speeds of up to 94 mph (151 km/h).
| Full name | Oliver Peter Stone |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 October 1993 |
| Place of birth | Norwich, Norfolk, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Education | Thorpe St Andrew School |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm fast |
| Current domestic side | Nottinghamshire |
| International team | England |
| International debut | October 2018 |
| Recorded top pace | 94 mph (151 km/h) |
Stone was born in Norwich, in the English county of Norfolk, on 9 October 1993. He received his schooling at Thorpe St Andrew School, located on the eastern outskirts of Norwich, before progressing through the county cricket pathway as a fast bowler.
Stone plays county cricket for Nottinghamshire. His pace has been a defining feature of his career, with deliveries clocked up to 94 mph (151 km/h), placing him among the quickest bowlers in the English domestic game.
He made his international debut for England in October 2018, becoming part of the country's pool of express fast bowlers.
As a right-arm fast bowler capable of bowling in excess of 90 mph, Stone is valued for the genuine pace he offers in conditions where seam and bounce can be exploited. His ability to consistently bowl at high speeds has been highlighted as a key attribute distinguishing him within English cricket.