Henry Crocombe Biography: Birthday, Career, Stats and Records

Henry Crocombe is an English cricketer who has represented England in ODIs and played domestically for Sussex.

Henry Thomas Crocombe was born on 10 September 2001 in Eastbourne, England. A right‑handed batsman and seam bowler, he progressed through Sussex’s youth system before making his senior debut. His first‑class debut came on 1 August 2020 in the Bob Willis Trophy, followed by T20 and List A debuts in 2021. These early appearances laid the groundwork for his development as a professional cricketer.

Crocombe established himself as a key seam option for Sussex, taking 19 County Championship wickets early in the 2026 season and recording two hat‑tricks within eight days. His performances earned him an England Lions call‑up in June 2026 and a senior ODI debut against Pakistan in October 2026. He signed a contract extension with Sussex in February 2025 and will join Surrey from the 2027 season, reflecting his rising profile in English cricket.

Henry Crocombe: quick facts

Born: 10 September 2001, Eastbourne
Team: England

Henry Crocombe career statistics

Batting

Format	Matches	Innings	Runs	Highest	Average	Strike rate	100s	50s
ODIs	2	1	8	8	8.00	57.14	0	0

Bowling

Format	Matches	Wickets	Best	Average	Economy
ODIs	2	2	1/27	42.00	9.16

Figures as of 13 November 2026. Figures from Cricsheet (cricsheet.org), Open Data Commons Attribution licence.

Henry Crocombe’s domestic career

Crocombe made his first‑class debut for Sussex on 1 August 2020 in the Bob Willis Trophy, marking his entry into senior cricket. He followed this with a Twenty‑20 debut on 11 June 2021 during the 2021 T20 Blast, also for Sussex, and a List A debut on 23 July 2021 in the Royal London One‑Day Cup. These early appearances established him as a regular member of Sussex’s squad across all three formats, providing a platform for his development as a seam bowler.

In February 2025 Crocombe agreed a contract extension that kept him at Sussex until the end of the 2026 season, reflecting the county’s confidence in his abilities. The 2026 domestic campaign saw him take 19 wickets in the County Championship early in the season, positioning him as a leading seam option for Sussex. His impact was highlighted by two hat‑tricks within eight days: the first against Somerset at Hove on 27 August 2026 and the second against Essex at Chelmsford on 3 September 2026, a rare achievement in county cricket.

On 1 July 2026 it was announced that Crocombe would leave Sussex at the conclusion of the 2026 season to join Surrey from the start of the 2027 campaign. The move was presented as an opportunity for him to further develop his skills within a new environment and to contribute to Surrey’s bowling attack. While his departure marked the end of a seven‑year association with Sussex, it also underscored his rising profile in English domestic cricket.

Henry Crocombe’s international career

Crocombe earned his first England Lions call‑up in June 2026, being selected for the 50‑over series against South Africa A. This selection marked his initial involvement at England Lions level and reflected his strong performances in the early part of the 2026 domestic season. The experience provided him with exposure to international‑style limited‑overs cricket and served as a stepping stone towards full senior honours.

He made his One‑Day International debut for England against Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 25 October 2026. In that match he bowled ten overs, taking 1 wicket for 27 runs, which remains his best ODI bowling figures to date. The debut introduced him to the senior international arena and added a new dimension to England’s pace options and gave him valuable experience at the top level.

His second ODI came on 29 October 2026, again versus Pakistan, completing a brief two‑match series. Across the two ODIs Crocombe scored 8 runs in one innings at an average of 8 and a strike rate of 57.14, while claiming 2 wickets at an average of 42 and an economy of 9.16, with best figures of 1/27. Although his figures are modest, the outings provided him with early exposure to the demands of international limited‑overs cricket.

Henry Crocombe’s records and achievements

During the 2026 County Championship Crocombe achieved the rare feat of taking two hat‑tricks within a span of eight days. The first came against Somerset at Hove on 27 August 2026, and the second followed against Essex at Chelmsford on 3 September 2026. Recording back‑to‑back hat‑tricks highlighted his wicket‑taking ability and placed him among a select group of bowlers to accomplish such a double in a single season.

In the early stages of the 2026 domestic season Crocombe claimed 19 wickets in the County Championship, establishing himself as a leading seam option for Sussex. His consistent line and length, combined with the ability to generate movement, contributed significantly to Sussex’s bowling attack and drew attention from national selectors. The tally underscored his growing reputation within English county cricket.

Crocombe’s brief ODI record comprises two matches against Pakistan in October 2026, where he scored 8 runs and took 2 wickets. His best bowling figures of 1/27 and an economy rate of 9.16 illustrate his early learning curve at the international level. While the numbers are modest, they represent the foundation of his senior England career. He will look to build on these performances in future series.