Sarah Glenn’s Personal Details
Name: Sarah Glenn
Date of Birth: 27 August 1999
Batting Style: Right-handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm leg break
Role: Bowler
Sarah Glenn has rapidly established herself as one of England’s premier spin bowlers, renowned for her sharp leg breaks, clever variations, and fearless attacking mindset in the middle overs. Born in Derby, she rose through the Derbyshire and Worcestershire pathways before making her mark with Central Sparks, later shining in franchise cricket for Trent Rockets and London Spirit in The Hundred, as well as Brisbane Heat in the Women’s Big Bash League.
Sarah Glenn’s International Career
Her international impact was immediate. Since her one-day debut in 2019, Glenn has featured in 18 ODIs, claiming 23 wickets with the best of 4/18. Notably, 2019 proved to be her breakthrough year, where she picked up 8 wickets from just 3 matches, underlining her ability to break partnerships and shift momentum with her control and attacking intent. A T20 specialist, she has 89 wickets, including four 4-fers, with the best of 4/13, from 70 T20I outings.
Equally effective in domestic and franchise leagues, she has impressed with London Spirit in The Hundred and adapted seamlessly to Australian conditions in the Women’s Big Bash League, reinforcing her reputation as a versatile and world-class leg-spinner. Calm under pressure and consistent in execution, Glenn has become an integral part of England’s white-ball plans.
At just 25, she stands at the forefront of England’s spin revolution, heading into her maiden World Cup with the confidence, skill, and experience to be a defining force in shaping England’s bowling attack for years to come.
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