Yorkshire’s wicketkeeper Barney Gibson, aged 15 years and 27 days became the youngest first-class English cricketer. Gibson made his debut against Durham University yesterday. Previous record holder Charles Young was 104 days older when he played for Hampshire against Kent in 1867.

It feels excellent to have gone into the history books: Barney Gibson

“It feels excellent to have gone into the history books,” said Gibson.” I was astonished when I heard I was playing for the first team and I just thought right its time to step up to the mark.”

“On a normal Wednesday I would have had science three times, Maths and RE (religious education) so it was not a bad day to miss. The school set me work to do while I am here so I will have to get cracking on some business studies tonight,” he explained.

Young wicketkeeper has more than earned his spot in the Yorkshire side as well following an impressive pre-season and he also took two brilliant catches on his debut to back up the faith that Yorkshire have shown in him.

“For the first couple of overs I felt a bit shaky, but then I just tried to be myself and do what I normally do, just stand there and catch it,” record-holder said.

Yorkshire’s Director of Cricket praised Barney Gibson

Yorkshire’s Director of Cricket, Martyn Moxon, also praised Gibson and said that his county believes in giving opportunities to the younger players if they are good enough and Gibson has proved that he belongs at this level of the sport.