Anderson Phillip

 

 Early Life & Background

• Full Name: Anderson Phillip

• Date of Birth: August 22, 1996

• Birthplace: Trinidad and Tobago

• Nationality: West Indian

• Primary Role: Fast bowler

• Batting Style: Right-handed

• Bowling Style: Right-arm fast-medium

Anderson Phillip hails from Trinidad, one of the most vibrant cricketing hubs in the Caribbean. He began playing competitive cricket at a young age and rose through the ranks in Trinidad & Tobago’s domestic structure.

Domestic Career Highlights

First-Class Cricket (Trinidad & Tobago)

• Debut: March 2017

• Became a key part of Trinidad and Tobago’s pace attack.

• Has taken over 130 wickets in just over 40 matches at an average of around 24.

• Best Bowling Figures: 6/19

• Known for his consistency in first-class cricket, which helped him earn international recognition.

Caribbean Premier League (CPL)

• Team: Trinbago Knight Riders

• Although not a headline star, he has delivered economical and effective spells in limited opportunities.

• Valued for his ability to swing the new ball and bowl death overs.

County Cricket (England)

• Team: Lancashire (2024–present)

• Signed for Lancashire County Cricket Club, where he made an immediate impact.

• Took 129 wickets in 38 first-class matches for Lancashire with seven 5-wicket hauls.

• Also contributed as a useful lower-order batsman.

International Career

ODI Debut

• Date: March 14, 2021

• Opponent: Sri Lanka

• Performance: Took 1 wicket in debut match; bowled with pace and bounce.

Test Debut

• Date: June 24, 2022

• Opponent: Bangladesh

• Venue: St Lucia

• Performance: Picked up 3 wickets in his debut Test series.

International Stats (As of Mid-2025)

Format Matches          Wickets        Best         Bowling Avg               Batting Avg

Test          2                   3                2/30          32.33                        26.50

ODI   5                   4                2/50          35.75                        22.00

Playing Style & Strengths

• Bowling Attributes:

  • Generates natural seam movement and sharp bounce.

  • Maintains pace in longer spells—good stamina.

  • Capable of reverse swing and accuracy with the old ball.

  • Strong mentally, often thrives in tough situations.

• Batting Contributions:

  • Handy lower-order batter.

  • Scored 30s and 40s in domestic cricket, providing depth in the batting lineup.

Notable Achievements

• Six-wicket haul (6/19) in regional four-day cricket.

• Selected for West Indies after standout seasons in domestic competitions.

• Picked up five-wicket hauls in England’s county circuit, earning recognition as a future asset for the West Indies pace battery.

• Played in multiple formats across different leagues, showing his adaptability.