History of Adam Harrison in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 29, 2025

Adam James Harrison is a Welsh cricketer, a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler. Born in Newport, Monmouthshire, he comes from a cricketing family; his father, Stuart, and brother, David, also play cricket. Harrison attended St Alban's RC High School and currently plays for Abergavenny Cricket Club in the South East Wales Cricket League.

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1983: Jones Brothers Play for County

In 1983, Eifion and Alan Jones were the last brothers to play for the county before Adam Harrison and his brother David played together in 2005.

October 1985: Adam Harrison's Birth

On October 1985, Adam James Harrison was born in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler.

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2004: Minor Counties Cricket

From 2004, Harrison played Minor counties cricket for Wales Minor Counties, making 21 Minor Counties Championship appearances.

2004: Minor Counties & Youth Test Debut

In 2004, Harrison debuted in county cricket for Wales Minor Counties in the Minor Counties Championship against Dorset. In the same year, he made his Youth Test match debut for England Under-19s against South Africa Under-19s and his Youth One Day International debut against Nepal Under-19s in the Under-19 World Cup.

2004: Youth Test and One Day International Debut

In 2004, prior to his first-class debut, Harrison represented England Under-19s, making his Youth Test match debut against South Africa Under-19s. He also played Youth Tests against Bangladesh Under-19s in 2004 and his Youth One Day International debut came against Nepal Under-19s in the Under-19 World Cup.

2005: Further Youth Test and One Day International Appearances

In 2005, Harrison made further Youth Test appearances, the last of which came against Sri Lanka Under-19s. He also played Youth Tests against India Under-19s in 2005. Also in 2005, he made five further appearances in the Under-19 World Cup, as well four more appearances against India Under-19s.

2005: First-Class Debut for Glamorgan

In 2005, Harrison made his first-class debut for Glamorgan against Sussex in the County Championship, with his brother David playing alongside him. Also in 2005, he made further Youth Test appearances, the last of which was against Sri Lanka Under-19s. He also played Youth Tests against India Under-19s in 2005 and made four more Youth One Day International appearances against India Under-19s.

2006: MCCA Knockout Trophy Appearances

From 2006, Harrison made ten MCCA Knockout Trophy appearances for Wales Minor Counties.

2006: List A Debut

In 2006, Harrison made his List A debut against Hampshire in the Pro40.

2007: Retirement Due to Injury

In 2007, Harrison made two further List A appearances against Kent and Leicestershire. At the end of the 2007 season, he was forced to retire due a persistent ankle injury.