Table of Biography
Jack Leach is a professional cricket player from England. Jack Leach is a left-arm orthodox spin bowler who plays internationally for the England Test cricket team and represents Somerset in domestic cricket.
Early Life
On the 22nd of June 1991, Jack Leach was born in Taunton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom. He holds British nationality and has a birth sign of Cancer. In addition, he is currently 31 years old and his full name is Matthew Jack Leach. He has his religious belief in Christianity religion and belongs to British ethnicity.
He was born to his father Simon Leach and he has not shared his mother’s name in public. Moreover, he grew up with his brother Steve Leach. In addition, he was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the age of 14. Meanwhile, Information about his childhood life is relatively limited, as there are not many public details available about his early years.
Jack Leach – Education
Talking about his academic career, he attended Trinity School and later Bishop Fox’s School. After that, he went to Richard Huish College. During his time at Richard Huish College, Leach continued to develop his cricketing skills and pursued his passion for the sport.
He balanced his education with his commitment to cricket, eventually making his debut for Somerset County Cricket Club and progressing to represent the England national cricket team. Moreover, he graduated with a degree in sports coaching from Cardiff’s University of Wales Institute.
Professional Career
Jack Leach made his professional debut for Somerset County Cricket Club in 2012 and quickly established himself as a reliable spinner. He has been a regular member of the Somerset team in domestic cricket and has played a key role in their success in various competitions. His performances in domestic cricket earned him a call-up to the England national team.
He made his Test debut for England in March 2018 against New Zealand. In that match, he took two crucial wickets and played a vital role in England’s victory. Since then, he has been a regular member of the England Test squad.
One of Leach’s most memorable performances came during the 2019 Ashes series against Australia. In the third Test at Headingley, he made a vital contribution with the bat, partnering with Ben Stokes in a remarkable last-wicket partnership to secure an improbable victory for England.
Caption: Jack Leach bowling in a match (Source: The Guardian)
Moreover, he has faced some challenges with his health, having been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel condition. Despite this, he has shown resilience and determination to continue his cricketing career.
Meanwhile, he was included in the 2021–22 Ashes series squad and was selected ahead of Stuart Broad for the first test at The Gabba. His match statistics were 1-102, and his economy rate was 7.84, one of the worst ever for an innings. Primarily, he is known for playing Test cricket for England. He has yet to make his debut in limited-overs formats, such as One Day Internationals (ODIs) or Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
Awards
As of now, Leach has not received any major individual awards or accolades in his professional cricket career. However, it’s important to note that awards and recognition can vary and new achievements can occur beyond that point.
Jack Leach – Net Worth 2023
Leach’s net worth is estimated at around $1 million as of 2022, while his earnings and income are still a mystery. Primarily, he makes money through his cricketing career and also from brand endorsement. He has been sponsored by Cooper Associates (a Financial Advisory Firm), Millichamp & Hall (a Cricket Bat Manufacturer), and many others.
Relationship Status
Caption: Jack Leach with his girlfriend and their pet dog (Source:
India Fantasy)
Jack Leach is currently dating his girlfriend, Lucy Hawkins. The couple has been dating each other since 2018. The couple might married soon if everything goes well. As of this, he has never been married or engaged in the past. Similarly, this cricketer is not a part of controversy or rumors. Moreover, he is quite private and prefers to avoid such things which can affect his cricketing career.
Body Measurements
Caption: Jack celebrating after winning Ashes 2019 against Australia (Source: The Guardian)
This English cricketer stands 5 feet 11 inches tall (180.5 cm) and weighs around 74 kg (163 lbs). In addition, he has blue eyes with a bald head and he has an athletic body type.
Social Media
On his Instagram page ‘@mjleach17’ there are over 53.9k followers. Likewise, there are 46k followers on his Twitter page ‘@jackleach1991’ and he is not active on Facebook.