Zak Crawley (born 3 February 1998) is an English international cricketer who represents the England cricket team in Test and One Day International (ODI) formats. A right-handed top-order batter, he plays domestic cricket for Kent County Cricket Club.
| Full name | Zak Crawley |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 February 1998 |
| Nationality | English |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Role | Top-order batter |
| Domestic team | Kent County Cricket Club |
| International teams | England (Test, ODI) |
| International debut | November 2019 (Test, vs New Zealand) |
| Notable honour | Wisden Cricketer of the Year (2021) |
| Mentor | Rob Key |
Crawley came through the ranks at Kent County Cricket Club, with which he continues to be associated in domestic cricket. His mentor is Rob Key, a former captain of Kent who later became Director of Men's Cricket for the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Crawley made his international debut for England in November 2019, appearing in the second Test of England's tour of New Zealand.
In 2020, Crawley produced an innings of 267 runs, a performance that contributed to his selection as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in the 2021 edition of the almanack.
In 2023, Crawley captained England in two One Day Internationals against Ireland.
Crawley's emergence as an England Test opener and his recognition by Wisden positioned him among the noted English top-order batters of his generation. His association with Kent and with mentor Rob Key reflects the continuing pipeline between county cricket and the England setup.