By:- B.T Team
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Zak was a gifted tennis player before choosing cricket as his career.
Multi-Sport Talent:
He didn't start playing first-class cricket until he was 19, relatively late compared to other pros.
Late Bloomer:
Surprise Test Debut:
Zak wasn't in the original squad but was called up for his Test debut in 2019 due to an injury.
Unusual Height Advantage:
At 6'5", Crawley is one of the tallest top-order batsmen in the world.
His double century against Pakistan in 2020 made him the youngest Englishman to score 250+ runs.
Record-Breaking 267:
First-Class Education:
Zak attended the prestigious Tonbridge School, known for producing top sports talent.
Nicknamed 'Crawls':
His England teammates gave him the nickname "Crawls" because of his last name.
Royal Cricket Roots:
His grandfather once played cricket with Prince Philip!
Despite being a batsman, Zak loves watching fast bowlers in action, admiring their craft.
Unorthodox Training:
He uses visualization techniques and yoga to improve his concentration.