Graeme Swann facts for kids
Swann in 2009
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Graeme Peter Swann
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| Born | 24 March 1979 Northampton, Northamptonshire, England |
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| Nickname | Chin, Swanny | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm off break | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Bowler | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Raymond Swann (father) Alec Swann (brother) |
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| Test debut (cap 641) | 11 December 2008 v India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 17 December 2013 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 157) | 23 January 2000 v South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 13 June 2013 v Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 66 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 37) | 5 February 2008 v New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 1 October 2012 v Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–2004 | Northamptonshire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2013 | Nottinghamshire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Source: CricketArchive, 22 December 2013
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Graeme Peter Swann (born March 24, 1979) is a former English cricketer. He played in all three main types of cricket games. Swann was born in Northampton, England. He went to Sponne School in Towcester. He was mainly a right-arm off-spin bowler. He was also a good batsman who could score runs quickly. He often played as a second slip fielder. Swann was a key player in the England team that won the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 tournament.
He started his career playing for his home team, Northamptonshire. He joined them in 1997. Later, in 2005, he moved to play for Nottinghamshire.
Swann played one One Day International (ODI) match in 2000 against South Africa. After that, he didn't play for England for seven years. In 2007, he was chosen to join the England team for a tour in Sri Lanka. He became a regular player in England's Test team. He helped England win the 2009 Ashes series 2–1. In December 2009, he became the first English spinner to take 50 wickets in one year. He also won "man of the match" awards in two Tests against South Africa. He became the third-best bowler in the world rankings.
In March 2010, Swann was the first English off-spinner since Jim Laker to take 10 wickets in a match. This happened during England's win in Bangladesh. In May, he was named ECB Cricketer of the Year. In 2011, Swann helped England become the number one Test cricket team. From July to October that year, he was also the number one bowler in ODIs. He stopped playing international cricket on December 21, 2013, during the 2013–14 Ashes series. After retiring, Swann appeared on the TV show Strictly Come Dancing.
Cricket Career Highlights
Starting Out (1998–2007)
Swann began his professional cricket journey with Northamptonshire. As a teenager, he was part of the England team that won the U-19 World Cup in 1998 in South Africa.
In 1998, playing against Leicestershire, he scored 92 runs and then 111 runs. These were his first big scores in first-class cricket. He later moved to Nottinghamshire in 2005. In 2007, he had a great season, scoring 516 runs and taking 45 wickets. This led to him being called back to the England team.
Becoming a Test Star (2008–2009)
Swann made his first Test appearance for England in December 2008 against India. He made a huge impact right away. He took two wickets in his very first over. This made him only the second player in Test history to do so.
In February 2009, he took his first "five-wicket haul" in a Test match. This means he took five wickets in one innings. He did this against the West Indies. He also took five wickets in another innings against them. Later that year, he took six more wickets in a Test match at Lord's.
Swann also played well in the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 tournament. He bowled carefully and took five wickets. People liked his passion for playing for his country.
The Ashes Series (2009)
By the time of the 2009 Ashes series, Swann was England's top spin bowler. He played in all five matches of the series. In the first Test, he scored 47 runs and helped England get a draw.
At Lord's, Swann helped England win their first match against Australia at Lord's since 1934. He took important wickets, including that of Michael Clarke.
In the final match at the Oval, Swann took 4 wickets for 38 runs. He also scored 63 runs quickly. He took the final wicket of the series, which meant England won the Ashes. He ended the series with 249 runs and 14 wickets.
After the Ashes, Swann took 5 wickets for 28 runs in an ODI match against Australia. This was his first "five-wicket haul" in ODI cricket.
Success in South Africa and Bangladesh (2009–2010)
In December 2009, England played a Test series in South Africa. Swann took 21 wickets, which was the most by any bowler in the series. He also scored 85 runs in one match, his highest Test score. His great performance made him the third-best bowler in the world. He won "Man of the Match" awards in two Tests.
In March 2010, England toured Bangladesh. Swann took his first "ten-wicket haul" in Tests. This means he took ten wickets in one match. It was the first time an English off-spinner had done this since 1956. He was named "Man of the Series" for his excellent bowling.
Winning the 2010 World Twenty20
Swann was part of England's team for the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 in the West Indies. He played in all of England's games, including the final against Australia. He took an important wicket in the final. Swann finished the tournament with 10 wickets. His strong performances helped England win the tournament. In May, he was named ECB Cricketer of the Year.
Playing Against Pakistan (2010)
Pakistan toured England in 2010. Swann played in all four Test matches. In the second Test, he took 6 wickets for 65 runs. This was his best bowling in a Test innings. In another match, he took 4 wickets and 5 wickets, getting his name on the Lord's Honours Boards.
The 2010–11 Ashes Series
England toured Australia for the Ashes series. England won the series 3–1. Swann played a very important role. He took 7 wickets in the second Test in Adelaide, helping England win that match. He finished the series with 15 wickets. He was the second-highest ranked bowler in the world and the top-ranked spin bowler.
World Cup and 2011 Season
Swann was part of England's team for the 2011 Cricket World Cup. He took 12 wickets, making him England's top wicket-taker in the tournament. Later, when Sri Lanka toured England, Swann took 7 wickets in one Test match. He became the second-best Test bowler in the world. England also won the ODI series against Sri Lanka. Swann took 8 wickets and became the number one ODI bowler in the world.
When India toured in July, England became the number one Test team. Swann took 9 wickets in the final Test, helping England win the series 4–0. He also led the England team in two T20I matches against the West Indies.
Challenges and Retirement (2012–2013)
In 2012, England played against Pakistan in the UAE. Swann took 13 wickets in the Test series. Later, England played Sri Lanka. Swann took 10 wickets in one Test match, showing his value to the team.
An elbow injury caused problems for Swann in 2012 and 2013. He had surgery on his elbow. He returned to play against New Zealand in 2013.
On December 21, 2013, Swann announced he was retiring from all cricket. This happened during the Ashes 2013-14 series, which England was losing.
Bowling Style
Swann was known for being an attacking spin bowler. He would throw the ball high and make it bounce a lot. He could also change the speed of his bowling. He used a special delivery he called his "flying saucer ball." This ball would spin around its own axis and go straight after bouncing. Swann had a unique way of holding the ball, different from the usual textbook grip.
Life After Cricket
Strictly Come Dancing
In 2018, Swann took part in the TV show Strictly Come Dancing. He danced with professional partner Oti Mabuse. They reached week 10 of the competition and finished in 7th place.
Personal Life
Graeme Swann married Sarah on January 29, 2010. They live in Nottingham and have three children. He supports Newcastle United and Blyth Spartans football clubs.
He is also the lead singer of a rock band called Dr Comfort and the Lurid Revelations. They play cover songs in Nottinghamshire. After retiring from cricket, Swann became a commentator for the BBC's Test Match Special in February 2014.
Images for kids
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Swann in 2009
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Swann bowling for Nottinghamshire against Leicestershire in 2007
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The players lined up at the start of the 2009 Ashes. England won the series 2–1, taking the trophy back from Australia.
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Swann bowling during the third Test of the 2009 Ashes
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Centurion Cricket Ground, where Swann scored his Test-best innings of 85 in December 2009 and was awarded a man of the Match award for his all-round performance.
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The Kensington Oval in Barbados hosted the final of the 2010 World Twenty20, which England won by seven wickets.
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Swann bowling against Sri Lanka at Lord's in June 2011
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Swann batting during the 2013–14 Ashes in Australia
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See also
In Spanish: Graeme Swann para niños
