Ryan Hackney

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Ryan Hackney
Personal information
Born (1999-07-15) 15 July 1999 (age 24)
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingSlow left arm orthodox
RoleBatsman
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2023–New South Wales
First-class cricket debut9 February 2022 2022 New South Wales v Queensland Cricket
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 7
Runs scored 323
Batting average 26.91
100s/50s 1/1
Top score 102
Balls bowled
Wickets
Bowling average -
5 wickets in innings -
10 wickets in match -
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 1/–

Ryan Hackney (born 15 July 1999) is an Australian cricketer who plays for New South Wales. A left-handed batsman, he made his first-class debut for New South Wales on 9 February 2022 against Queensland.[1]

Early life[edit]

From Springwood, New South Wales,[2] he attended St Columba's Catholic College.[3] Hackney made his first grade cricket debut aged 16 years-old for Penrith District Cricket Club in Sydney.[4] Hackney studied sports management part-time through Deakin University. As a youngster playing for Faulconbridge, Hackney broke the run scoring record of Matthew Wade at domestic under-19 level, scoring 1104 runs as an 18 year-old during the 2017-18 season. He subsequently earned a call up to the Australia national under-19 cricket team and a rookie contract with NSW Blues.[5]

Career[edit]

Hackney made his New South Wales debut in February 2022 against Queensland Cricket in the Sheffield Shield.[6] He gained further first team opportunities after averaging 60 for the New South Wales second-XI during the 2022-23 season.[7] He scored his maiden first-class century in March 2023 against South Australia.[8][9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ryan Hackney". ESPNCricinfo. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  2. ^ Tarbert, Kristine (2 April 2014). "Junior Sports Star nominee Ryan stars as opening batsman for NSW under-15 side". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  3. ^ Desiatnik, Shane (2 June 2015). "Ryan Hackney's U17 cricket dream". Blue Mountains Gazette. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Senior Men sign highly rated Australian Ryan Hackney". thehillscricketclub. 9 February 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  5. ^ Cunningham, Ilsa (4 June 2018). "Faulconbridge cricketer Ryan Hackney offered rookie contract with NSW Blues". Blue Mountains Gazette. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Marsh Sheffield Shield Latest: Dan Hughes to captain New South Wales Blues team". Cricketworld. 7 February 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  7. ^ Paynter, Jack (19 March 2023). "'Need to be better': Where 2022-23 went wrong for NSW". Cricket.com.au. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Redbacks begin run-chase after Hackney ton for Blues". Benallaensign.com. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  9. ^ Savage, Nic (4 April 2023). "From perennial powerhouse to wooden spooners: How New South Wales sunk to 84-year Sheffield Shield low". Foxsports.com. Retrieved 5 October 2023.