Liam Naylor

Liam Robert Naylor (born 20 July 2001) is a Scottish cricketer who plays as an allrounder. He bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium.[1]

Early life

Born in Liverpool, Naylor qualifies to play for Scotland through his mother.[2] He was educated at Wellington College in Somerset on a cricket scholarship.[3]

Career

Naylor was part of Scotland's 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup Squad.[4] He played club cricket for Liverpool Cricket Club in the Liverpool and District Cricket Competition before moving to Edinburgh.[3]

He was selected as a developmental player for Scotland's tour to Nepal in January 2023,[5] and made his ODI debut against Namibia at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground on 20 February 2023.[6] Opening the innings with Kyle Coetzer, he scored 20 before being bowled by Ruben Trumpelmann.[7]

He was awarded a professional contract by Cricket Scotland for 2023-24.[8]

References
  1. "Liam Naylor Profile - Cricket Player Scotland | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
  2. Evans, Tom (31 December 2019). "Alder's Liam Naylor can't wait to represent his country in the Under-19 World Cup". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  3. Evans, Tom (24 March 2023). "Liam puts the cap on his rise through ranks". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 9 October 2023 – via NewsBank.
  4. "ICC U-19 World Cup 2020: Schedule, squads, venues and all you need to know about the mega event". Firstpost. 2020-01-09. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
  5. "TWO NEW FACES IN SCOTLAND MEN'S SQUAD FOR NEPAL – Cricket Scotland". Retrieved 2023-09-27.
  6. "Liam Naylor Profile - ICC Ranking, Age, Career Info & Stats". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
  7. "Scotland v Namibia, 125th Match, Kirtipur, February 20, 2023". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  8. "Scotland announce professional contracts list for 2023-24". ICC. 10 May 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
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