| Name | Zak Foulkes |
| Date of Birth | 05-06-2002 |
| Age | 22 |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Player Status | Available |
| Playing Role | Bowling All-Rounder (Seam) |
| Bowling Style | RA Fast Medium |
| Batting Style | RH Top Order Bat |
| Entry Route (UK) | International Sportsperson Visa |
| Major Teams | New Zealand, New Zealand Development, Warwickshire, Canterbury |
| Coaching Qualifications | NZC Level 1 |
Zak Foulkes is a hugely exciting prospect who broke into the Blackcaps T20 side playing 2 international matches against Pakistan in April 2024.
He was fast-tracked to the national side following his exploits for Canterbury across the three domestic formats in New Zealand. A genuine all-rounder, Foulkes made his Plunket Shield (FC) and Ford Trophy (List A) debuts toward the back end of the 2021/22 season and was rewarded with his first professional contract the following season. He has made quite an impression for Canterbury since with notable performances of 61 with the bat, and 4-23 (7-77 in a match) with the ball.
Foulkes is a unique cricketer with the ability to occupy multiple batting positions. He has opened the batting, and batted in the middle-order for Canterbury, as he has done in provincial age groups, Hawke Cup, and Premier club cricket previously. With the ball, Foulkes either opens or is used as a change bowler. A seamer with pace, skill, and stamina.
The Canterbury all-rounder has always seemed destined for professional cricket. He starred for the Provincial through the age groups (U17s, U19s), and A sides. He was second on both run and wicket charts during the National Gillette Cup competition (Dec 2019 – 267 runs at 53.40 and 9 wickets at 9.77).
In January 2021, he produced an incredible all-round performance in Hawke Cup cricket playing for Canterbury Country taking figures of 6-88 before striking 92 against Nelson (having previously racked up a career-best 162).
After notching up his Canterbury debuts in Feb/March 2022, he headed to Brisbane prior to the New Zealand summer to play Grade cricket. He excelled, with the highlight of an incredible 102* (52 balls) to help run down victory against Manly-Warringah in the T20 Max Competition.
Foulkes looks set for a bright future and followed in the footsteps of his Canterbury coach, and former Blackcaps opener, 2-meter Peter Fulton, to play for Lytham in the Liverpool and District Cricket Competition in 2024. It's fair to say he excelled hitting 521 runs at 37.21 alongside 30 wickets at 11.5. He also represented Warwickshire in the Blast T20 competition to reinforce his status as one of New Zealand's most exciting prospects.
Moving forward, the kiwi young gun is looking to make his mark on international cricket and secure Franchise opportunities globally. A serious prospect, one who we should all keep tabs on in future.
| Team (Season) | Runs | Ave | Wkts | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lytham (2024) | 521 | 37.21 | 30 | 11.5 |
| Name | Zak Foulkes |
| Date of Birth | 05-06-2002 |
| Age | 22 |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Player Status | Available |
| Playing Role | Bowling All-Rounder (Seam) |
| Player Status | Available |
| Bowling Style | RA Fast Medium |
| Batting Style | RH Top Order Bat |
| Entry Route (UK) | International Sportsperson Visa |
| Major Teams | New Zealand, New Zealand Development, Warwickshire, Canterbury |
| Coaching Qualifications | NZC Level 1 |
Zak Foulkes is a hugely exciting prospect who broke into the Blackcaps T20 side playing 2 international matches against Pakistan in April 2024.
He was fast-tracked to the national side following his exploits for Canterbury across the three domestic formats in New Zealand. A genuine all-rounder, Foulkes made his Plunket Shield (FC) and Ford Trophy (List A) debuts toward the back end of the 2021/22 season and was rewarded with his first professional contract the following season. He has made quite an impression for Canterbury since with notable performances of 61 with the bat, and 4-23 (7-77 in a match) with the ball.
Foulkes is a unique cricketer with the ability to occupy multiple batting positions. He has opened the batting, and batted in the middle-order for Canterbury, as he has done in provincial age groups, Hawke Cup, and Premier club cricket previously. With the ball, Foulkes either opens or is used as a change bowler. A seamer with pace, skill, and stamina.
The Canterbury all-rounder has always seemed destined for professional cricket. He starred for the Provincial through the age groups (U17s, U19s), and A sides. He was second on both run and wicket charts during the National Gillette Cup competition (Dec 2019 – 267 runs at 53.40 and 9 wickets at 9.77).
In January 2021, he produced an incredible all-round performance in Hawke Cup cricket playing for Canterbury Country taking figures of 6-88 before striking 92 against Nelson (having previously racked up a career-best 162).
After notching up his Canterbury debuts in Feb/March 2022, he headed to Brisbane prior to the New Zealand summer to play Grade cricket. He excelled, with the highlight of an incredible 102* (52 balls) to help run down victory against Manly-Warringah in the T20 Max Competition.
Foulkes looks set for a bright future and followed in the footsteps of his Canterbury coach, and former Blackcaps opener, 2-meter Peter Fulton, to play for Lytham in the Liverpool and District Cricket Competition in 2024. It's fair to say he excelled hitting 521 runs at 37.21 alongside 30 wickets at 11.5. He also represented Warwickshire in the Blast T20 competition to reinforce his status as one of New Zealand's most exciting prospects.
Moving forward, the kiwi young gun is looking to make his mark on international cricket and secure Franchise opportunities globally. A serious prospect, one who we should all keep tabs on in future.
| Team (Season) | Runs | Ave | Wkts | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lytham (2024) | 521 | 37.21 | 30 | 11.5 |
