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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| 1998–2004 | Northamptonshire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2013 | Nottinghamshire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: CricketArchive, 22 December 2013
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Graeme Peter Swann, born on March 24, 1979, is a famous English cricketer who used to play all types of cricket games. He was born in Northampton, England, and went to Sponne School. Swann was mainly a right-arm off-spin bowler. He was also a good batsman who could score runs quickly, especially later in the batting order. He even scored four centuries in first-class matches.
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, in 1997. Later, in 2005, he moved to play for Nottinghamshire.
After playing one One Day International (ODI) match in 2000, Swann didn't play for England again for seven years. In 2007, he was chosen to join the England team for their tour of Sri Lanka. He quickly became a regular player in England's Test team. In December 2009, he made history as the first English spinner to take 50 wickets in a single year. He even became one of the top three bowlers in the world rankings.
In March 2010, Swann became 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 of that year, he was named the ECB Cricketer of the Year. By 2011, Swann helped England become the number one ranked team in Test cricket. He was also the top-ranked bowler in ODIs for a few months. Swann retired from international cricket in December 2013. After retiring, he appeared on the BBC TV show Strictly Come Dancing.
Contents
- Graeme Swann's Cricket Journey
- Starting Out in Cricket (1998–2007)
- Becoming a Test Star (2008–2009)
- The Ashes Series (2009)
- Success in South Africa and Bangladesh (2009–2010)
- Winning the 2010 World Twenty20
- Playing Against Pakistan (2010)
- The 2010–11 Ashes Series
- World Cup and English Season (2011)
- Tours of UAE and Sri Lanka (2012)
- Elbow Issues and Retirement (2012–2013)
- Bowling Style
- Life After Cricket
- See also
Graeme Swann's Cricket Journey
Starting Out in Cricket (1998–2007)
Swann began his professional cricket career with Northamptonshire. When he was a teenager, he was part of the England team that won the Under-19 World Cup in 1998. This tournament took place in South Africa.
In 1998, playing against Leicestershire, he scored 92 runs and then 111 runs. This was his first time scoring a half-century and a century in first-class cricket. Later, he toured South Africa and Zimbabwe with the England A-team. During this tour, he took 21 wickets and also scored well with the bat.
In 1999, Swann was called up to the England squad for a Test match against New Zealand, but he didn't play. He did play in an ODI against South Africa because another player was injured.
In 2002, Swann scored his highest first-class score of 183 runs. He shared a huge partnership of 318 runs with his captain, Mike Hussey.
He moved to Nottinghamshire in 2005. By the end of the 2007 season, he had scored 516 runs and taken 45 wickets. This good performance led to him being called back to the England team to play against Sri Lanka. England won that series 2-1, and Swann played an important role.
Becoming a Test Star (2008–2009)
In December 2008, Swann made his Test debut against India. He made an amazing start, taking two wickets in his very first over! He became only the second player in Test history to do this.
In February 2009, during a Test match in the West Indies, Swann took his first five-wicket haul in a Test, getting 5 wickets for 57 runs. He even took two wickets in two balls! This was one of the best performances by a spinner in Antigua.
He continued his great form in the first home Test of 2009 against the West Indies at Lord's. He took six more wickets and also scored 63 runs not out. Swann's strong performances made him a favorite among England supporters.
The Ashes Series (2009)
By the time the 2009 Ashes series against Australia began, Swann was considered England's top spinner. He played in all five matches of the series. In the first Test, Swann scored 47 runs not out and helped England get a draw.
At Lord's, Swann took important wickets, including that of Australian captain Michael Clarke. He finished with 4 wickets for 87 runs in the second innings, helping England win their first match against Australia at Lord's since 1934.
The series was tied 1-1 going into the final match at the Oval. England needed a win to get the Ashes trophy back. Swann took 4 wickets for 38 runs in Australia's first innings. He also scored a quick 63 runs in England's second innings. On the final day, Swann took the last wicket, securing the Ashes series win for England! He ended the series with 249 runs and 14 wickets, showing he was a true all-rounder.
After the Ashes, Swann took 5 wickets for 28 runs in an ODI match against Australia. This was his first time taking five wickets in an ODI.
Success in South Africa and Bangladesh (2009–2010)
In December 2009, England toured South Africa for a four-Test series. Swann was the leading wicket-taker for both teams, getting 21 wickets. He also scored his highest Test score of 85 runs in the first match. His excellent performance made him the third-ranked bowler in the world. He even won the Man of the Match award in two Tests.
In March 2010, England toured Bangladesh. Swann took his first 10-wicket haul in Tests during the first match. This was a huge achievement, as it was the first time an English off-spinner had done this since 1956! He was named Man of the Match and rose to second place in the ICC's Test bowling rankings. He also won the Man of the Series award.
Winning the 2010 World Twenty20
Swann was part of England's squad for the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 in the West Indies. He played in all of England's matches, including the final against Australia. He took an important wicket of Australia's captain, Michael Clarke. Swann finished the tournament with 10 wickets. His ability to bowl well in different types of games was highly praised. In May, he was named ECB Cricketer of the Year for his amazing performances.
Playing Against Pakistan (2010)
When Pakistan toured England in 2010, Swann played in all four Test matches. In the second Test, he took his best Test figures of 6 wickets for 65 runs. In another match at Lord's, he took 4 wickets and then 5 wickets, getting his name on the Lord's honours board for the first time.
The 2010–11 Ashes Series
England toured Australia for the Ashes series during the winter of 2010-2011. England won the series 3-1, and Swann played a very important role. He took 7 wickets in the second Test at Adelaide, including a match-winning 5-wicket haul. He finished the series with 15 wickets. Swann's control and ability to take wickets when needed were crucial to England's success. He ended 2010 as the second highest-ranked bowler in the world and the top-ranked spin bowler.
World Cup and English Season (2011)
Swann was part of England's team for the 2011 Cricket World Cup. England reached the quarter-finals, and Swann was their top wicket-taker with 12 wickets. Later, when Sri Lanka toured England, Swann took 7 wickets for 82 runs in the first Test, helping England win. He was the second-most successful bowler in the series and became the number one ranked bowler in ODIs. This was the first time an England bowler had been ranked number one in either Test or ODI cricket since 2004.
When India toured in July, England won the series 4-0 and became the number one ranked Test team. Swann took 9 wickets in the final Test, including his 11th five-wicket haul in Tests. He also led the wicket-takers in the ODI series against India. In September, Swann even captained the England team in two T20I matches against the West Indies.
Tours of UAE and Sri Lanka (2012)
In early 2012, England toured the UAE to play against Pakistan. Swann took 13 wickets in the Test series. England then won the ODI series 4-0.
Later, England toured Sri Lanka for two Test matches. The series was drawn 1-1, and Swann took 10 wickets in England's victory in the second Test. His value to the team was recognized when he was named England's Most Valued Player of the winter.
Elbow Issues and Retirement (2012–2013)
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In 2012, Swann had some elbow problems. He was rested for some matches against South Africa. In September and October, Swann played in the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka, where England were the defending champions. He took 7 wickets in the tournament.
A recurring elbow injury prevented Swann from joining England's tour of New Zealand in March 2013. After having surgery on his elbow, Swann was able to return to the team when New Zealand toured England in May and June 2013.
On December 21, 2013, Swann announced his retirement from all cricket. This happened during the Ashes 2013-14 series in Australia.
Bowling Style
Swann was known for his attacking spin bowling. He would usually bowl the ball with a lot of flight, making it bounce high. He could also change the speed of his deliveries very subtly. Unlike some other off-spinners, he didn't bowl the "doosra" (a special delivery that turns the other way). Instead, he used a well-developed "arm ball" (a delivery that goes straight on) and a "flatspinner" or "slider" that he called his "flying saucer ball." This ball would spin around its vertical axis and usually bounce straight.
Cricket experts noted that Swann's success came not just from his skill, but also from his determined attitude. He played cricket like someone who loved a challenge and always aimed to take wickets.
Life After Cricket
Strictly Come Dancing
From September 8, 2018, Swann took part in the sixteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing, a popular TV show where celebrities dance with professional partners. He danced with Oti Mabuse. They reached week 10 of the competition and finished in 7th place.
Personal Life and Hobbies
Graeme Swann married Sarah on January 29, 2010. They live in Nottingham and have three children. He is a fan of the football clubs Newcastle United and Blyth Spartans.
Swann is also the lead singer of a rock band called Dr Comfort and the Lurid Revelations. They play cover songs at gigs around Nottinghamshire.
In February 2014, Swann became a commentator for the BBC's Test Match Special, a famous cricket radio show.
See also
In Spanish: Graeme Swann para niños
