# Jason Gallian > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jason_Gallian > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jason_Gallian.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Gallian > Source revision: 1320491714 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|Australian cricketer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}} {{Use Australian English|date=September 2012}} {{Infobox cricketer | name = Jason Gallian | image = Jason Gallian, Nottinghamshire 2007.JPG | country = England | fullname = Jason Edward Riche Gallian | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1971|6|25|df=yes}} | birth_place = [Manly](/source/Manly%2C_New_South_Wales), [Sydney](/source/Sydney), [New South Wales](/source/New_South_Wales), Australia | batting = Right-handed | bowling = Right-arm [medium](/source/Medium_pace_bowling) | role = | international = true | testdebutdate = 6 July | testdebutyear = 1995 | testdebutagainst = West Indies | testcap = 573 | lasttestdate = 30 December | lasttestyear = 1995 | lasttestagainst = South Africa | club4 = [Essex](/source/Essex_County_Cricket_Club) | year4 = {{nowrap|2008–2009}} | club3 = [Nottinghamshire](/source/Nottinghamshire_County_Cricket_Club) | year3 = 1998–2007 | club2 = [Lancashire](/source/Lancashire_County_Cricket_Club) | year2 = 1993–1997 | club1 = [Oxford University](/source/Oxford_University_Cricket_Club) | year1 = 1990–1993 | columns = 4 | column1 = [Test](/source/Test_cricket) | matches1 = 3 | runs1 = 74 | bat avg1 = 12.33 | 100s/50s1 = 0/0 | top score1 = 28 | deliveries1 = 84 | wickets1 = 0 | bowl avg1 = – | fivefor1 = – | tenfor1 = – | best bowling1 = – | catches/stumpings1 = 1/– | column2 = [FC](/source/First-class_cricket) | matches2 = 259 | runs2 = 15,266 | bat avg2 = 37.50 | 100s/50s2 = 38/72 | top score2 = 312 | deliveries2 = 7,162 | wickets2 = 96 | bowl avg2 = 43.37 | fivefor2 = 1 | tenfor2 = 0 | best bowling2 = 6/115 | catches/stumpings2 = 231/– | column3 = [LA](/source/List_A_cricket) | matches3 = 231 | runs3 = 6,754 | bat avg3 = 32.31 | 100s/50s3 = 11/40 | top score3 = 134 | deliveries3 = 2,049 | wickets3 = 55 | bowl avg3 = 32.87 | fivefor3 = 1 | tenfor3 = 0 | best bowling3 = 5/15 | catches/stumpings3 = 77/– | column4 = [T20](/source/Twenty20_cricket) | matches4 = 16 | runs4 = 315 | bat avg4 = 19.68 | 100s/50s4 = 0/2 | top score4 = 62 | deliveries4 = 0 | wickets4 = – | bowl avg4 = – | fivefor4 = – | tenfor4 = – | best bowling4 = – | catches/stumpings4 = 5/– | date = 30 October | year = 2009 | source = https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/2/2215/2215.html CricketArchive }} '''Jason Edward Riche Gallian''' (born 25 June 1971) is a former English [Test cricket](/source/Test_cricket)er. A right-handed opening batter, he originally hails from Australia and captained their Under-19 side for two Under-19 Tests in 1989 and 1990. He played three Test matches for England, with a highest score of 28 runs. Gallian was a [county](/source/county_cricket) professional for fifteen years, playing for [Lancashire](/source/Lancashire_County_Cricket_Club), [Nottinghamshire](/source/Nottinghamshire_County_Cricket_Club) including a period as captain, and [Essex](/source/Essex_County_Cricket_Club) before retiring in 2009. Gallian scored 171 on his Championship debut for Essex. In September 2005, Gallian became the first player to have twice been dismissed for 199 in first-class cricket when he was run out against [Kent](/source/Kent_County_Cricket_Club). His previous dismissal for that score had been in April of the same season against [Sussex](/source/Sussex_County_Cricket_Club), and on that occasion he was also run out. ==Early career== Gallian was born at [Manly, New South Wales](/source/Manly%2C_New_South_Wales) and captained the [Australian under-19](/source/Australia_national_under-19_cricket_team) side against its [English counterpart](/source/England_under-19_cricket_team) in 1989. He was educated at [Keble College, Oxford](/source/Keble_College%2C_Oxford), reading Diplomacy and Social Studies, which he described as "a course that allowed me time to play cricket in my third year".{{Cite web|last=Hodgson|first=Derek|date=11 April 1995|title=Gallian promises Red Rose revival|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/gallian-promises-red-rose-revival-1615357.html|access-date=2021-09-28|website=The Independent|language=en}} He played for [Oxford University](/source/Oxford_University_Cricket_Club) 1990–1993, and captained in the 1993 [Varsity Match](/source/The_University_Match_(cricket)) in which he scored 115 and 53 not out.{{Cite web|last=Steen|first=Rob|date=30 June 1993|title=Cricket: Gallian oversees Oxford advance|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket-gallian-oversees-oxford-advance-1482238.html|access-date=2021-09-28|website=The Independent|language=en}} During this time Gallian frequently opened both the batting and the bowling, though his medium-paced bowling was later only been used in partnership-breaking capacities. == Lancashire == Gallian began his first-class career at Lancashire and his 1996 innings of 312 was the highest score at [Old Trafford](/source/Old_Trafford_(cricket)). Lasting 670 minutes, as of 2021 it remains the longest innings in the history of the County Championship.{{Cite web|last=Friend|first=Nick|date=14 April 2021|title=A monkey off the back for Ed Barnard|url=https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/banner/ed_barnard_interview_county_cricket_worcestershire_monkey_off_back_century.html|access-date=2021-09-28|website=www.thecricketer.com}}{{Cite web|title=Jason Gallian|url=https://www.trentbridge.co.uk/trentbridge/history/players/jason-gallian.html|access-date=2021-09-28|website=www.trentbridge.co.uk}} ==Nottinghamshire== After Nottinghamshire were relegated in 2003, batsman [Kevin Pietersen](/source/Kevin_Pietersen) requested a release from his contract, stating he was unhappy at the club."[http://content-www.cricinfo.com/wisdencricketer/content/story/132889.html Pietersen confirms he wants to quit Notts]", Cricinfo, 2003-10-15. Retrieved 2007-06-05. This led to a public row with Gallian, then the captain of the club, during which Gallian allegedly threw Pietersen's kit off the [Trent Bridge](/source/Trent_Bridge) balcony and broke his bat. Pietersen recounted:
During the game I told the captain that I was not happy and that I wanted to leave. After the game we spoke in the dressing room and then I went to have dinner. I got a call saying the captain had trashed my equipment. I was told the captain had said, "if he does not want to play for Notts he can f*** off." I have not spoken to Gallian since, nor have I received an apology."[http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/england/content/story/136698.html Pietersen seeks release from Nottinghamshire]", Cricinfo, 2004-01-16. Retrieved 2007-05-28.
Pietersen was forced to complete the last year of his contract with Nottinghamshire, but "didn't enjoy it at all".John, Emma. "[http://content-www.cricinfo.com/wisdencricketer/content/story/146400.html The only lane is the fast lane]", Cricinfo, 2005-03-23. Retrieved 2007-05-28. Nottinghamshire were promoted back to Division One after winning the Second Division in 2004. Alongside [David Hussey](/source/David_Hussey) and [Darren Bicknell](/source/Darren_Bicknell), Gallian was one of three batters to score more than 1,000 runs for Nottinghamshire in the County Championship that season. ==Essex== When Gallian's contract with Nottinghamshire expired at the end of 2007, he signed a two-year contract with [Essex](/source/Essex_County_Cricket_Club). Essex chose to give Gallian a contract to provide experience to their young squad. David East, the club's chief executive, said "He has a very impressive record and his vast experience will greatly assist our young and exciting batsmen to develop over the next few years. Jason is very excited about this next stage in his career and is looking forward to joining what he describes as a young and vibrant squad that is going places".{{citation |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/england/content/story/311618.html |title=Gallian signs for Essex |author=Cricinfo staff |publisher=Cricinfo.com |date=19 September 2007}} Retrieved 7 January 2009. Gallian announced his retirement from cricket in August 2009, having made five first-class appearances for Essex during the 2009 season.{{citation |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/countycricket2009/content/story/419078.html |title=Gallian announces retirement |author=Cricinfo staff |publisher=Cricinfo.com |date=11 August 2009}} Retrieved 30 October 2009. Gallian now plays club cricket for Saffron Walden and is the head of cricket at [Felsted School](/source/Felsted_School), Essex, and teaches geography.{{Cite web|last=Fissler|first=Neil|date=12 October 2015|title=Where are they now? Nottinghamshire - 2004 Division Two champions|url=https://www.thecricketpaper.com/news/county-news/latest-news-county-news/1004/where-are-they-now-nottinghamshire-2004-division-two-champions/|access-date=2021-09-28|website=The Cricket Paper|language=en-US|archive-date=28 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210928181049/https://www.thecricketpaper.com/news/county-news/latest-news-county-news/1004/where-are-they-now-nottinghamshire-2004-division-two-champions/|url-status=dead}} === Interim Chair of Essex County Cricket Club === Jason Gallian has been appointed as the interim chair of [Essex County Cricket Club](/source/Essex_County_Cricket_Club) following the resignation of Anu Mohindru. He will oversee the board's operations during this transitional period. Vicky Ford will assume the position of interim deputy chair.{{Cite web |date=2025-09-16 |title=Essex cricket chairman Anu Mohindru resigns after CV scandal |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpw17nkddp0o |access-date=2025-09-19 |website=www.bbc.com |language=en-GB}} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{cricinfo|id=13324}} {{S-start}} {{S-sports}} {{Succession box| | before=[Paul Johnson](/source/Paul_Johnson_(cricketer)) | | title=[Nottinghamshire County cricket captain](/source/%3ACategory%3ANottinghamshire_cricket_captains) | | years=1998–2004 | | after=[Stephen Fleming](/source/Stephen_Fleming)| }} {{S-end}} {{Commons category|Jason Gallian}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Gallian, Jason}} Category:1971 births Category:Living people Category:Alumni of Keble College, Oxford Category:Australian cricketers Category:England Test cricketers Category:English cricketers Category:Essex cricketers Category:Lancashire cricketers Category:Nottinghamshire cricketers Category:Nottinghamshire cricket captains Category:Oxford University cricketers Category:Cricketers from Sydney Category:Oxford and Cambridge Universities cricketers Category:British Universities cricketers Category:English cricketers of 1969 to 2000 Category:20th-century English sportsmen --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Jason Gallian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Gallian) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Gallian?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.