Draft:Simon Fernandes (cricketer)

Simon Fernandes
Personal information
Born (2000-03-22) 22 March 2000 (age 25)
Colchester
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicket keeper
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2024-Essex
List A debut24 July 2024 Essex v Warwickshire
Career statistics
Competition List A
Matches 16
Runs scored 173
Batting average 24.71
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 48
Catches/stumpings 23/3
Source: Cricinfo, 24 July 2024

Simon Fernandes (born 22 March 2000) is an English cricketer who plays for Essex County Cricket Club. He is right handed batsman and wicket keeper. He made his One-Day Cup debut on 24 July 2024.

Career

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From Colchester, he became an Essex Pathway player at Under-14 level, eventually making his Second XI Championship debut against Hampshire in August 2021. He signed a short term professional contract with Essex County Cricket Club in July 2024. He made his One-Day Cup debut on 24 July 2024 against Warwickshire. In January 2025, he played club cricket in the English winter in South Africa. He signed a rookie deal with Essex in April 2025 and played in the county championship as an injury replacement for Michael Pepper.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Simon Fernandes thrilled to sign Essex professional deal". Gazette-News. 29 April 2025. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  2. ^ "Colchester's Simon Fernandes joins Essex for One Day Cup". Colchester Gazette. 20 July 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Rondebosch Cricket Club Debut Simon Fernandes In Second XI". clubcricket.co.za. 17 January 2025. Retrieved 6 May 2025.