Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 15/06/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Pembury, Kent |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Sam Billings
Billings scored an unbeaten 84 for Kent in a T20 Blast match against Middlesex at Lord's, helping Kent make a winning start to their campaign. He also took a catch in the match, which was a high-scoring contest.
Billings scored 33 off 27 balls for Sydney Thunder in a four-wicket DLS win over Melbourne Renegades in the 33rd Big Bash League match in Sydney. He added a crucial 34-run stand for the third wicket with Cameron Bancroft before being dismissed.
Billings drew attention for a playful social media post during the Pakistan Super League, where he highlighted the contrast between his rapid half-century and Babar Azam's slower scoring record. The post circulated widely because it referenced a live tournament stat and involved two prominent players.
Sam Billings said he remained interested in leading England's white-ball side, positioning himself as a candidate should the national setup look for a new captain. The comments came amid wider discussion about England's leadership in limited-overs cricket.
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Bio/Wiki
| Samuel William Billings is an English professional cricketer who plays as a right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper. He is a Kent Cricket Academy graduate who became the first-choice wicketkeeper for Kent in 2014. Billings made his Test debut for England against Australia in Hobart in January 2022, becoming the 700th man to play a Test for England and the seventh Kent men's wicketkeeper to do so. He has represented England in all three formats and has played Twenty20 franchise cricket across multiple leagues including the IPL, PSL, and Big Bash League. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 67 kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | Sport and Exercise Science |
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| University | Loughborough University |
| School | New Beacon School, Sevenoaks; Haileybury College, Hertfordshire |
Personal Life
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Sarah Cantlay |
| Spouse | Sarah Cantlay |
Family
| Spouse | Sarah Cantlay |
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| Children | Ivie Fay Billings |
| Grandfather | Ron Billings (racquet champion) |
| Cousin | Tom Billings (world racquet champion) |
Career
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| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium pace | ||||||
| Nature on field | Aggressive | ||||||
| Likes to play against | Australia | ||||||
| Favourite Shot | Cut, pull | ||||||
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| Career Turning Point | Remarkable century on debut and consistent performance in county and List-A matches. | ||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Abstains from smoking. | |
| 2. Consumes alcoholic beverages. | |
| 3. Collaborated with Rahul Dravid in IPL 2016 to enhance footwork against spin bowlers. | |
| 4. Considered a prospective competitor for Jos Buttler. | |
| 5. Nicknames: Bilbo, Billo, The Bilbo. | |
| 6. Started playing for Kent County Cricket Club sides at age eight. | |
| 7. Kent Cricket Academy graduate; became first-choice wicketkeeper in 2014. | |
| 8. Grew up on his family's farm in north Kent. | |
| 9. Played tennis for Kent and was offered a trial by Tottenham Hotspur Football Club following a performance with the Corinthian Under-14 team. | |
| 10. Made his first-class debut for Loughborough MCCU on 2 April 2011 against Northamptonshire, scoring 131 in his first game. | |
| 11. Made his ODI debut in June 2015 and T20I debut later that month against New Zealand. |
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