Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 28/02/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Northampton, England |
Latest News about David Willey
19/08/2025
David Willey produced a match-winning spell for Trent Rockets against Manchester Originals in The Hundred 2025, taking 3 wickets for 11 runs. His performance helped bowl the Originals out for 98 and set up a comfortable seven-wicket victory with 26 balls remaining.
01/07/2025
David Willey was named captain of the Trent Rockets men’s team ahead of the 2025 season of The Hundred. The appointment marked his debut season with the franchise after previous stints with Northern Superchargers and Welsh Fire, and he replaced Lewis Gregory as captain.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | David Jonathan Willey |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 1" |
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| Weight | 85 Kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| School | Northampton School For Boys, England |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Playing Golf, Cycling, Swimming |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Carolynne Good |
| Marriage Date | November 2016 |
| Marriage Place | Adel Parish Church in North Leeds |
Family
| Father | Peter Willey (Former English Cricketer & Umpire) |
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| Siblings | 1 (elder) |
| Spouse | Carolynne Willey (Musician) |
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Career
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| Batting Style | Left Handed Bat | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Left-arm Fast-medium | ||||||
| Record | Highest partnership (57 runs) for the 8th wicket in T20 World Cup history - with Moeen Ali in a match against Afghanistan in the 2016 T20I World Cup | ||||||
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| International Retirement | On 1 November 2023, he announced his retirement from international cricket | ||||||
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| Notable Achievement | Member of England team that won the 2022 T20 World Cup; Captain of Trent Rockets for 2025 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/david_willey72/ | |
| https://twitter.com/davidwilley | |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. David Willey admired his father and aspired to emulate him while growing up. | |
| 2. His academy coach once doubted his skills, motivating him to work hard and prove his coach wrong. | |
| 3. David Willey began his professional cricket career at Northamptonshire County Cricket Club and debuted against Leicestershire in 2009. | |
| 4. Initially, he played as a lower-order batsman with a talent for swinging the new ball. | |
| 5. In his second first-class match, Willey took his first wicket by bowling Phil Edwards LBW. | |
| 6. His standout performance in the Friends Life T20 competition in 2012 saw him take 43 wickets for Northamptonshire. | |
| 7. After overcoming an injury, he made a successful comeback to his home county in 2014. | |
| 8. Willey marked his ODI debut against Ireland in May 2015 with a century for Northamptonshire in the Natwest T20 Blast against Sussex. | |
| 9. He later moved to Leeds and played for Yorkshire in all three cricket formats. | |
| 10. His notable display in the 2016 T20I World Cup helped England reach the finals, although they were defeated by West Indies. | |
| 11. A performance dip in 2017, especially in ODIs, led to his exclusion from England’s regular squad in 2018. | |
| 12. In 2018, he made his IPL debut for Chennai Superkings, replacing an injured player in the tournament. | |
| 13. He missed out on selection for England's 2019 World Cup squad. | |
| 14. In 2021, he captained Northern Superchargers in The Hundred tournament's inaugural edition. | |
| 15. During his final ODI against Pakistan on 11 November 2023, he took 3 wickets for 56 runs in 10 overs. | |
| 16. David Willey enjoys trekking and often shares his adventures on social media. | |
| 17. He occasionally indulges in alcoholic beverages at various events. | |
| 18. His standout performance in the Friends Life T20 competition in 2013 saw him take 4 wickets for 9 runs including a match-ending hat-trick in the final against Surrey, helping Northamptonshire to a 102-run victory. | |
| 19. He was appointed captain of Trent Rockets for The Hundred 2025 season. | |
| 20. In August 2025, he took 3 wickets for 11 runs for Trent Rockets in a seven-wicket win over Manchester Originals in The Hundred. |