Bertie Foreman

Bertie Foreman (born 13 May 2004) is an English cricketer who plays for Sussex County Cricket Club. He is a right handed off spin bowler and left-handed batsman.

Early life
He played as a youngster for St James's Montefiore in Ditchling. Foreman later played for Horsham Cricket Club, winning the Sussex League in 2023.

Career
He signed a rookie contract with Sussex County Cricket Club in October 2022. In August 2023, he extended his rookie contract with Sussex. He made his List-A cricket debut for Sussex on the 20 August 2023 against Worcester in the 2023 One-Day Cup.

In the winter of 2023-24 he played for Manly Warringahs in NSW Premier Cricket and was awarded the O’Reilly Medal for the first-grade men’s player of the year. He was the leading wicket-taker in the competition with 50 wickets at an average of 17.16 including three five-wicket hauls. He was named player of the match on five occasions throughout the season with best bowling figures of 7-38 against Penrith. With Manly he qualified for the grand final.

He signed a two-year professional contract with Sussex in April 2024.

International career
He made his debut for England Under-19s in August 2022. That year, he featured in two Test matches and one ODI against Sri Lanka Under-19s. Playing for England under-19s at the Alan Border Oval on February 1 2023, he scored 58 not out and took five wickets playing against Australia U19.

Personal life
He is the grandson of former Sussex cricketer and Brighton and Hove Albion footballer Denis Foreman.