Penrith Cricket Club - Sam Grant #239
Penrith Cricket Club | November 14, 2024
Sam Grant is Penrith first grade player number 239.
Sam opens the bowling for Penrith and in the 2023-24 season he took 36 wickets at an average of 15.61 with best bowling figures of 7 for 35.
Here’s our pocket profile with Sam.
What year were you born?
June 21st 1999
Tell us about your cricket journey.
My cricket journey started like all young kids, in the backyard with dad barely able to swing the bat. My first game of cricket was at the age of 7, playing for Glenmore Park Redbacks. I have played my whole junior years at Glenmore Park, with 1 season at Cranebrook
If you can share with our readers how you would describe yourself as a cricketer?
I describe my game as an all rounder, pace bowler
What do you enjoy most about playing cricket?
Being out in the field with 10 of my best mates every weekend and embracing the brotherhood
What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket so far?
My 1st grade debut in 2023/24 season, receiving my baggy black from one of my best mates and being lucky enough to take 5/33 in a winning team.
Who’s your favourite all-time cricketer?
Michael Clarke
Who is the fastest bowler you’ve played against?
Ryan Hadley
Who is the best spinner you’ve played against?
Bertie Foreman
Who is the best wicket keeper you’ve had the good fortune to play with?
Tyran Liddard
Is there a young player in your club you’d like to nominate as a player to watch?
Chase Hayward
Who are the two players you’ve come to admire most in your club in terms of skills and competitive spirit?
Chris DeKrester and Michael Collins
What are the two attributes you like to see in a captain and leader?
Composure under pressure and Backing each of your players to succeed in any conditions
Which singer/band would you like to see perform live?
Green Day
Favourite location, city or country as a holiday destination?
Fiji
Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?
Mum and Dad, all the sacrifices they made for me to enjoy cricket and hours spent driving around
Where do you find inspiration that gets you through challenging times?
Inspiration through other people who have helped me during tough times and some of small gestures they have done for me. Going back to the simple processes that build towards greater success
Who are the three people in the world you’d love to meet and talk to?
Derrick Rose, Adam Scott and Kane Brown
Derrick Rose
What do you like to do to relax outside cricket?
Beach, play golf, spend time with my partner
What do you do for work?
I am a primary school teacher
Do you have a favourite quote?
My favourite quote is from Top Gun Maverick - “Don't think, just do”
What are your goals for the season?
Continue enjoying my cricket and playing at the highest level I can
Can we ask, what would it mean to you to play first class cricket?
Playing first class cricket would be a great achievement for myself. Ultimately it's about enjoying the game
