Henry Thornton

NATIONALITY: Autralia

DATE OF BIRTH: 16/12/1996

TEAMS: NSW, Australia U19, CA XI, Sydney Sixers, Melbourne Stars, Adelaide Strikers, Victoria

ROLE: Right-Arm Fast Bowler

On-Field

Henry’s talent was identified at an early age when he was selected in the NSW U/13 Emerging Blues Program
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During the 2015-16 summer, Henry was part of the NSW Metro team which won the Under-19 National Championships, and he was subsequently selected in the Australian Under-19 team for a series against England in Perth. He was the leading wicket-taker during the ODI section of that tour, taking 13 wickets at 13.46


Henry made his BBL debut for the Sydney Sixers in January 2017, and a week later was selected for a Cricket Australia XI to play the touring Pakistani side.

Henry was the top wicket-taker in the 2020/21 Victorian Premier Cricket season, and made a triumphant return to the big stage in BBL11 with the Adelaide Strikers. Henry signposted his return with stellar figures of 4/26 against the Melbourne Stars.

Henry made history on debut for Australia A, taking figures of 7/39 which are the best ever figures for an Australia A bowler in List A Cricket.

Henry signed with the South Australian Redbacks on a three-year deal ahead of the 2022 season.

Off-Field

Henry has completed a Bachelor of Communications (PR & Journalism) at UTS
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When he’s not playing cricket or studying Henry takes enjoyment from fishing and relaxing at the beach.


 If you would like to request more information about Henry please contact peter@driveravenuegroup.com