Aaron Johnson (cricketer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Aaron Orlando Johnson |
| Born | Jamaica |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm off-spin |
| Role | Batsman |
| International information | |
| National side |
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| ODI debut (cap 86) | 27 March 2023 v Jersey |
| Last ODI | 5 April 2023 v Papua New Guinea |
| T20I debut (cap 63) | 14 November 2022 v Bahrain |
| Last T20I | 21 November 2022 v Oman |
Source: Cricinfo, 27 June 2023 | |
Aaron Orlando Johnson is a Jamaican cricketer who represents the Canada national cricket team. He made his international debut for Canada in 2022. He is a right-handed batsman.
Personal life
Johnson was born in Jamaica.[1] He attended St. Catherine High School in Spanish Town.[2] After moving to Canada he settled in Fort McMurray, Alberta, where he attended Keyano College.[3]
Domestic and franchise career
Johnson represented British Columbia at the 2022 national twenty20 championships.[1] For the 2023 Global T20 Canada tournament he was selected to play for the Brampton Wolves.[4]
International career
Johnson made his international debut for Canada in a 50-over series against Nepal in July 2022.[1] He made his Twenty20 International debut against Bahrain in the 2022 Desert Cup T20I Series in Oman.[5] Two matches later he recorded his maiden T20I century, scoring 109 not out from 69 balls against Oman.[6] This also set a new record for the highest score by a Canadian batsman in T20I cricket.[7]
On 27 March 2023, Johnson made his One Day International (ODI) debut for Canada against Jersey at the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe.[8]
References
- ^ a b c "National T20 Championships – Maple Leaf Cricket Clu, King City Ontario – Day 5". Cricket Canada. 19 July 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ "Cricket gear presented to St Catherine High". Jamaica Gleaner. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ Malbeuf, Jamie (5 October 2019). "Keyano College introduces 1st cricket team". CBC News. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ "Brampton Wolves". Global T20 Canada. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ "Aaron Johnson". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ "Johnson's ton in Canada's one-run win over Oman". Oman Cricket. 16 November 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ "Records / Canada / Twenty20 Internationals / High scores". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ "3rd Match, Windhoek, March 27, 2023, ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off". ESPNCricinfo. Retrieved 17 July 2023.