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Mason Crane

Playing Role - Right-Hand Batter/Right-Arm Bowler

County - Glamorgan (Season Loan) &; England

Date of Birth - 18/02/1997

A leg break bowler, Mason Crane 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.

Glamorgan

For the 2024 season in England, Mason has signed a one-year loan contract with Glamorgan.

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.

SA20

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 5^th test at the SCG.

Mason then missed the 2018 tour of New Zealand, due to a stress fracture in his back.