Mason Crane
Playing Role - Legbreak Bowler & Right-Hand Bat
County - Hampshire & England
Date of Birth - 18 February 1997
A leg break bowler, Mason came through the Hampshire system to make his debut, as an 18-year-old, in July 2015.
Hampshire
Mason made his First-Class and County Championship debut against Durham in 2015. During the season, Mason played in three Championship matches. He became the youngest Hampshire player to take 5 wickets in a County Championship match when recording 5-35 in the 216 run win over Warwickshire.
Mason helped Hampshire lift the 2018 Royal London One-Day Cup. Mason’s season was then curtailed with a recurrence of a stress fracture.
In 2023, Mason made two County Championship appearances for Hampshire. While in the Metro Bank One Day Cup, Mason played on six ocassions, including the 2 run Final defest to Leciestershire. In total, Mason took 7 wickets during the competition and chipped in with 48 runs. His tally of runs was helped by a career highes List A score of 31 made against Nottinghamshire. He also completed six Vitality Blast matches, taking 6 wickets in the 20 over per side format.
Sussex
Due to injurires, Sussex signed Mason on a one month loan in April 2022. Playing in two County Championship matches, Mason took 5 wickets for Sussex with best bowling figures of 2-28 against Durham.
New South Wales
In the winter of 2016-2017, Mason travelled to Australia, to play Sydney grade cricket. His impressive bowling performances led to a call-up to New South Wales, becoming the state’s first overseas player for 32 years.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Mason played in two SA20 matches for Sunrisers during the 2022-23 comptetion. He made his Sunrisers debut against Pretoria Capitals on 12 January 2022. His best bowling return was 1-21 in the gamr against Durban Super Giants.
England
At international level, Mason made his T20 debut in 2017. He was selected for the England Ashes tour of Australia in 2017-2018, playing in the 5th test at the SCG.
Mason then missed the 2018 tour of New Zealand, due to a stress fracture in his back.
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(Profile Update: 07/11/2023)
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