Sam Harper Cricket Player Profile

Sam Harper is a professional Cricket player representing Australia. Born on 1996-12-10 , they operate primarily as a Wicket-Keeper on the field. Over the course of their career, Sam Harper has featured for Victoria, Australia, Malaysia Reds, Quetta Gladiators, Galle Gallants, Australia A, Prime Ministers XI, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Melbourne Stars Academy different teams, including national setups, top-tier domestic sides, and competitive franchise leagues. Known for their tactical execution and steady presence as a Wicket-Keeper, they remain an integral figure across all formats and tournaments they compete in.

Sam Harper is an Australian wicketkeeper-batter who bats right-handed. He came through Victoria’s age-group teams and represented Australia at the 2014 Under-19 World Cup. Harper is known for his work behind the stumps as well as his batting, and has played for Victoria and several domestic T20 sides. He made his first-class debut in 2016 and entered the Big Bash League with Melbourne Stars later that year.

Profile

Harper attended the Australian Centre of Excellence in Melbourne and was selected for Australia’s squad at the 2014 Under-19 World Cup. After his performances in the Australian ranks, Victorian Bushrangers gave him a rookie contract in 2015. He made his first-class debut for Victoria in February 2016 against Tasmania, scoring 21 in the first innings and making nine dismissals as wicketkeeper.

Harper made his T20 debut for Melbourne Stars in December 2016. After a season with the club, he moved to Melbourne Renegades ahead of the 2018–19 season, then returned to Melbourne Stars in 2023–24. He has also represented Australia A, and played for Quetta Gladiators and Galle Gallants in overseas T20 competitions.

Records

Harper made nine dismissals on his Sheffield Shield debut in 2016, the most by a wicketkeeper on debut in the competition’s history.

FAQs

What is Sam Harper’s role in cricket?

He is a right-handed wicketkeeper-batter.

When did Sam Harper make his first-class debut?

He made his first-class debut for Victoria against Tasmania in February 2016.

Which Big Bash League teams has Sam Harper represented?

He has played for Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades.

Where was Sam Harper born?

He was born in Wantirna, Victoria.