Richard Gleeson is an accomplished English cricketer known for his powerful right-arm fast bowling. Standing tall at 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm), he was born in Blackpool and is 37 years old as of 2025. Gleeson has played for various teams in England and global leagues, and remains an active pace bowler in franchise and county cricket.
Personal Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Richard James Gleeson |
| Nickname | – (Not widely used, commonly known as Richard Gleeson) |
| Height | 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) |
| Date of Birth | 2 December 1987 |
| Age (as of 2025) | 37 years |
| Place of Birth | Blackpool, Lancashire, England |
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Playing Profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Primary Role | Bowler |
Jersey Number
| Team | Jersey Number |
|---|---|
| England National | 33 |
| Chennai Super Kings (IPL) | 33 |
| Lancashire | 33 |
Debut Dates (All Formats & Major Leagues)
| Format/League | Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| T20I (International) | 9 July 2022 | India | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| IPL | 1 May 2024 | Punjab Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| First-class | 15 August 2015 | Australians (Tour match) | County Ground, Northampton |
| List A | 2016 | Lancashire | England (County circuit) |
| The Hundred | 2021 | NA | England |
| Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) | 2016 | NA | Bangladesh |
IPL Salary
| Year | Salary (INR) | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50 Lakhs | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2025 | 1 Crore | Mumbai Indians |
Gleeson was signed as replacement of Ryan Rickelton in the IPL 2025. He initially went unsold in the auction.
Net Worth & Assets
| Year | Estimated Net Worth (INR) | House & Asset Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ₹25 crore (approx. $3 million) | Owns property in England; cars and investments undisclosed in detail, primarily from cricket earnings and leagues |
Teams Played For
| Team Name | Years Active |
|---|---|
| England (International) | 2022–Present |
| Lancashire (County) | 2018–2023 |
| Warwickshire (County) | 2024–Present |
| Northamptonshire (County) | 2015–2018 |
| England Lions | – |
| Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) | – |
| Chennai Super Kings (IPL) | 2024 |
| Melbourne Renegades (BBL) | 2018–2020 |
| Rangpur Riders (BPL) | 2016 |
| Maratha Arabians (T10) | 2018–2022 |
| Team Abu Dhabi (T10) | 2021–2022 |
| London Spirit (The Hundred) | 2024–Present |
| Manchester Originals (The Hundred) | 2023 |
Education
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Academic Qualification | Not publicly documented (no verifiable details as of August 2025; balanced early playing career with coaching work at Lancashire Cricket Board) |
| School / College | Not publicly disclosed |
Complete Career Stats
| Format | Mat | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20Is | 6 | 9 | 3/15 | 20.77 | 8.90 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 34 | 143 | 6/43 | 21.34 | 3.31 | 10 | 1 |
| List A | 21 | 28 | 5/47 | 29.14 | 5.82 | 1 | 0 |
| T20s | 123 | 140 | 5/33 | 23.44 | 8.03 | 1 | 0 |
Career Highlights
| Milestone / Achievement | Year | Context / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| T20I Debut for England at age 34 | 2022 | Debuted vs India, took wickets of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant |
| Maiden 5-wicket haul in T20 cricket | 2022 | T20 Blast (Lancashire) |
| Breakthrough contract in The Hundred | 2023 | Manchester Originals |
| First-class debut | 2015 | Against Australians for Northamptonshire |
| IPL Debut | 2024 | For Chennai Super Kings |
Additional Achievements
| Year | Achievement | Details/Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Quickest triple strike | Dismissed Sharma, Kohli, Pant in 1st T20I |
| 2016 | Three-year pro contract | Secured first full-time county deal |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is Richard Gleeson’s height?
Richard Gleeson stands at 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm).
Q2. What is Richard Gleeson’s age (as of now)?
Richard Gleeson is 37 years old as of 2025.
Q3. What is Richard Gleeson’s jersey number for club/country?
His jersey number is 33 for both his club and the England National team.
Q4. When did Richard Gleeson make his international and league debuts?
T20I (England): 9 July 2022, vs India, Edgbaston, Birmingham
IPL: 1 May 2024, for Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, Chennai
First-class debut: 15 August 2015 for Northamptonshire
Also debuted in The Hundred and global T20 leagues between 2016–2024.
Q5. What is Richard Gleeson’s estimated net worth?
His estimated net worth is around ₹25 crore (approx. $3 million) as of 2025, mostly from cricket contracts and leagues.
Q6. What is Richard Gleeson’s IPL salary for all years/seasons played?
In 2024, he was signed by Chennai Super Kings for ₹50 lakh. He was signed as replacement of Ryan Rickelton in IPL 2025 for ₹1 crore.
Q7. Which teams (domestic, international, franchise) has Richard Gleeson played for?
Gleeson has played for England, Lancashire, Northamptonshire, Chennai Super Kings (IPL), Melbourne Renegades (BBL), Rangpur Riders (BPL), Maratha Arabians, Team Abu Dhabi, Manchester Originals and London Spirit.
Q8. What is Richard Gleeson’s educational background?
There are no public records of his formal academic qualifications; early career involved coaching and playing semi-professional cricket before turning full-time professional.