Alexander Graeme Cremer is a former Zimbabwean cricketer, best known for his leg‑spin bowling and occasional batting contributions. He was a key figure in Zimbabwe’s bowling attack from the mid‑2000s through the late 2010s, and also captained the national side. Cremer’s career is marked by resilience, having played through Zimbabwe’s turbulent cricketing years.
Personal Profile
- Full Name: Alexander Graeme Cremer
- Born: 19 September 1986, Harare, Zimbabwe
- Age: 39 years (as of 2026)
- Batting Style: Right‑handed
- Bowling Style: Right‑arm legbreak googly
- Role: Bowler / Captain
- Domestic Teams: Mashonaland, Northerns, Mid West Rhinos, Comilla Victorians, Dhaka Dynamites, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
Graeme Cremer Statistics
| Format | Matches | Runs | Bat Avg | 100s/50s | Highest Score | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowl Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 19 | 540 | 16.4 | 1/0 | 102* | 57 | 5/125 | 45.7 |
| ODIs | 96 | 744 | 14.6 | 0/1 | 58 | 119 | 5/47 | 30.2 |
| T20Is | 31 | 71 | 5.5 | 0/0 | 17 | 37 | 3/18 | 19.0 |
| First‑Class | 89 | 2,887 | 23.5 | 3/10 | 171* | 374 | 8/– | – |
Career Highlights
- Early Breakthrough: Selected for Zimbabwe at age 18 after just six first‑class matches.
- Test Debut: Against Bangladesh in January 2005.
- Captaincy: Led Zimbabwe in Tests and ODIs between 2016 and 2018.
- Bowling Impact: Took 15 wickets in his debut ODI series vs Kenya (2009).
- Batting Highlight: Scored a Test century (102*) against New Zealand in 2016.
Style of Play
- Bowling: Classical leg‑spinner with a sharp googly, relied on flight and variation.
- Batting: Lower‑order fighter, occasionally produced crucial innings.
- Leadership: Calm and composed, captained Zimbabwe during a rebuilding phase.
Legacy
Graeme Cremer is remembered as one of Zimbabwe’s finest leg‑spinners and a dependable leader during challenging times. His contributions with both bat and ball, along with his captaincy, helped Zimbabwe remain competitive on the international stage.
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