David Willey (cricketer): Difference between revisions

What links here Related changes Page information Get shortened URL
Created by Bot
Last edited March 13, 2026
← Older edit
VisualWikitext
small changes
 
Line 1: Line 1:
{{short description|English cricketer}}
{{short description|English cricketer (born 1990)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2016}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2016}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2016}}
Line 18: Line 18:
| family = [[Peter Willey]] (father)
| family = [[Peter Willey]] (father)
| international = true
| international = true
| internationalspan = 2015-present
| internationalspan = 2015–2023
| odidebutdate = 8 May
| odidebutdate = 8 May
| odidebutyear = 2015
| odidebutyear = 2015
| odidebutagainst = Ireland
| odidebutagainst = Ireland
| odicap = 240
| odicap = 240
| lastodidate = 27 January
| lastodidate = 11 November
| lastodiyear = 2023
| lastodiyear = 2023
| lastodiagainst = South Africa
| lastodiagainst = Pakistan
| odishirt = 15
| odishirt = 15


Line 39: Line 39:
| club1 = [[Northamptonshire County Cricket Club|Northamptonshire]]
| club1 = [[Northamptonshire County Cricket Club|Northamptonshire]]
| year1 = 2009–2015
| year1 = 2009–2015
| clubnumber1 = 15
| club2 = [[Perth Scorchers]]
| club2 = [[Perth Scorchers]]
| year2 = {{nowrap|2015/16–2018/19}}
| year2 = {{nowrap|2015/16–2018/19}}
| clubnumber2 = 8
| club3 = [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]]
| club3 = [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]]
| year3 = 2016–present
| year3 = 2016–2022
| clubnumber3 = 72
| club4 = [[Chennai Super Kings]]
| club4 = [[Chennai Super Kings]]
| year4 = 2018
| year4 = 2018
| clubnumber4 = 15
| club5 = [[Northern Superchargers]]
| club5 = [[Multan Sultans]]
| year5 = 2021–2022
| year5 = 2022
| club6 = [[Multan Sultans]]
| clubnumber5 = 15
| year6 = 2024-2025
| club6 = [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]
| club7 = [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]
| year6 = 2022
| year7 = 2022–2023
| clubnumber6 = 15
| club8 = [[Durban's Super Giants]]
 
| year8 = 2022–2023
| club9 = [[Northamptonshire County Cricket Club|Northamptonshire]]
| year9 = 2023–present
| club10 = [[Welsh Fire]]
| year10 = 2023–2024
| club12 = [[Sydney Thunder]]
| year12 = 2025/26–
| columns = 4
| columns = 4
| column1 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| column1 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches1 = 63
| matches1 = 73
| runs1 = 530
| runs1 = 663
| bat avg1 = 25.23
| bat avg1 = 24.55
| 100s/50s1 = 0/2
| 100s/50s1 = 0/2
| top score1 = 51
| top score1 = 51
| deliveries1 = 2,781
| deliveries1 = 3,230
| wickets1 = 84
| wickets1 = 100
| bowl avg1 = 30.76
| bowl avg1 = 29.75
| fivefor1 = 1
| fivefor1 = 1
| tenfor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 5/30
| best bowling1 = 5/30
| catches/stumpings1 = 24/–
| catches/stumpings1 = 27/–
| column2 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| column2 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches2 = 43
| matches2 = 43
Line 97: Line 100:
| catches/stumpings3 = 18/–
| catches/stumpings3 = 18/–
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 146
| matches4 = 156
| runs4 = 2,012
| runs4 = 2,145
| bat avg4 = 25.79
| bat avg4 = 25.53
| 100s/50s4 = 3/7
| 100s/50s4 = 3/7
| top score4 = 167
| top score4 = 167
| deliveries4 = 5,572
| deliveries4 = 6,021
| wickets4 = 172
| wickets4 = 188
| bowl avg4 = 30.38
| bowl avg4 = 29.87
| fivefor4 = 2
| fivefor4 = 2
| tenfor4 = 0
| tenfor4 = 0
| best bowling4 = 5/30
| best bowling4 = 5/30
| catches/stumpings4 = 50/–
| catches/stumpings4 = 53/–
| date = 27 January 2023  
| date = 12 November 2023  
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/308251.html ESPNcricinfo
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/308251.html ESPNcricinfo
| medaltemplates =  {{MedalSport|Men's [[Cricket]]}}
| medaltemplates =  {{MedalSport|Men's [[Cricket]]}}
{{MedalCountry |{{ENG}} }}
{{MedalCountry |{{ENG}} }}
{{MedalCompetition|[[ICC Men's T20 World Cup]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[ICC Men's T20 World Cup]]}}
{{Medal|RU|[[2016 ICC World Twenty20|2016 India]]|}}
{{Medal|Winner|[[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2022 Australia]]|}}
}}
{{Medal|RU|[[2016 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2016 India]]|}}
'''David Jonathan Willey''' (born 28 February 1990) is an English international [[cricketer]]. He is a left-handed [[batsman]] and [[Bowler (cricket)|bowler]]. He is the son of former [[England cricket|England]] cricketer and international [[Umpire (cricket)|umpire]] [[Peter Willey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/308251.html|title=David Willey|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> Willey was a member of the England team that won the [[2022 T20 World Cup]].
|club11=[[Trent Rockets]]|year11=2025}}
'''David Jonathan Willey''' (born 28 February 1990) is an English former international [[cricketer]]. He is a left-handed [[batsman]] and [[Bowler (cricket)|bowler]]. He is the son of former [[England cricket|England]] cricketer and international [[Umpire (cricket)|umpire]] [[Peter Willey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/308251.html|title=David Willey|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> Willey was a member of the England team that won the [[2022 T20 World Cup]]. On 1 November 2023, he announced his retirement from international cricket, following the [[2023 Cricket World Cup]].


== Personal life ==
Willey married singer-songwriter [[Carolynne Willey]] in November 2016.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hellomagazine.com/brides/2016110634464/david-willey-weds-singer-carolynne-good-in-stunning-ceremony/|title=England cricketer David Willey weds singer Carolynne Good in stunning ceremony |date=8 November 2016|work=[[Hello Magazine]]|access-date=April 7, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=David Willey & Carolynne Willey on the Truth Behind Their Health, Family and Cricket | website=[[YouTube]] | date=9 August 2024 | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BceAOSgipsg }}</ref>
Willey married singer-songwriter [[Carolynne Poole|Carolynne Willey]] in November 2016.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hellomagazine.com/brides/2016110634464/david-willey-weds-singer-carolynne-good-in-stunning-ceremony/|title=England cricketer David Willey weds singer Carolynne Good in stunning ceremony |date=8 November 2016|work=[[Hello Magazine]]|access-date=April 7, 2017}}</ref>


==Domestic career==
==Domestic career==


===Northamptonshire===
===Northamptonshire===
Willey started his career playing for his home county [[Northamptonshire County Cricket Club|Northamptonshire]] in the [[County Championship]] division two. Having come through the ranks at Northampton playing for O.N's and Northants Academy, he got his chance in the 2009 season aged 19 after a good pre season. His first game came against [[Leicestershire County Cricket Club|Leicestershire]], the first game of the season against one of his father's old clubs. He scored 60 on debut after a good partnership with [[Andrew Hall]],<ref>Austin Peters [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/counties/5160456/Andrew-Hall-and-David-Willey-rescue-Northamptonshire-after-sticky-start.html Hall and Willey rescue Northants] ''The Telegraph.'' 2009-04-15. Retrieved 2010-01-14.</ref> but did not continue this in the televised game against [[Essex County Cricket Club|Essex]] in his first [[list A cricket|one day game]] getting out for a [[Duck (cricket)|duck]] with a poor shot. His first wicket came in his second [[first-class cricket|first-class]] against [[Kent County Cricket Club|Kent]] when he had [[Phil Edwards (cricketer)|Phil Edwards]] out [[Leg before wicket|LBW]]. On 8 May he was rewarded with a two-year professional contract after impressing during the start of the season.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/counties/northamptonshire/8040609.stm Willey nets contract] ''BBC Sport.'' 2009-05-08. Retrieved 2010-01-14.</ref> It was in the [[Twenty20]] that he excelled in, but this time with his [[Bowling (cricket)|bowling]] taking 3/9 in his first spell against [[Worcestershire County Cricket Club|Worcestershire]] and finished the [[2009 Twenty20 Cup|2009 competition]] with an average of 11.30. He appeared alongside Northants teammate Jack Brooks on Cricket AM feature, Brain vs Brawn, in 2010.
Willey started his career playing for his home county [[Northamptonshire County Cricket Club|Northamptonshire]] in the [[County Championship]] division two. Having come through the ranks at Northampton playing for O.N's and Northants Academy, he got his chance in the 2009 season aged 19 after a good pre-season. His first game came against [[Leicestershire County Cricket Club|Leicestershire]], the first game of the season against one of his father's old clubs. He scored 60 on debut after a good partnership with [[Andrew Hall]],<ref>Austin Peters [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/counties/5160456/Andrew-Hall-and-David-Willey-rescue-Northamptonshire-after-sticky-start.html Hall and Willey rescue Northants] ''The Telegraph.'' 2009-04-15. Retrieved 2010-01-14.</ref> but did not continue this in the televised game against [[Essex County Cricket Club|Essex]] in his first [[list A cricket|one day game]] getting out for a [[Duck (cricket)|duck]] with a poor shot. His first wicket came in his second [[first-class cricket|first-class]] against [[Kent County Cricket Club|Kent]] when he had [[Phil Edwards (cricketer)|Phil Edwards]] out [[Leg before wicket|LBW]]. On 8 May he was rewarded with a two-year professional contract after impressing during the start of the season.<ref>[https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/counties/northamptonshire/8040609.stm Willey nets contract] ''BBC Sport.'' 2009-05-08. Retrieved 2010-01-14.</ref> It was in the [[Twenty20]] that he excelled in, but this time with his [[Bowling (cricket)|bowling]] taking 3/9 in his first spell against [[Worcestershire County Cricket Club|Worcestershire]] and finished the [[2009 Twenty20 Cup|2009 competition]] with an average of 11.30. He appeared alongside Northants teammate Jack Brooks on Cricket AM feature, Brain vs Brawn, in 2010.


In 2013, Willey helped Northamptonshire to a 102-run victory in a rain-shortened Friends Life Twenty20 Final against Surrey where he made 60 with the bat, then had figures of 4/9, including a match-ending hat-trick to clean up the tail.
In 2013, Willey helped Northamptonshire to a 102-run victory in a rain-shortened Friends Life Twenty20 Final against Surrey where he made 60 with the bat, then had figures of 4/9, including a match-ending hat-trick to clean up the tail.


===Yorkshire===
===Yorkshire===
On 19 August 2015, it was announced that Willey would be joining Yorkshire on a three-year contract at the start of the 2016 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/33980954|title=BBC Sport – David Willey: Yorkshire sign all-rounder from Northants|work=BBC Sport|access-date=10 October 2015}}</ref> He made his Yorkshire debut against [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire]] at Trent Bridge on 1 May 2016.
On 19 August 2015, it was announced that Willey would be joining Yorkshire on a three-year contract at the start of the 2016 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/33980954|title=BBC Sport – David Willey: Yorkshire sign all-rounder from Northants|work=BBC Sport|date=19 August 2015 |access-date=10 October 2015}}</ref> He made his Yorkshire debut against [[Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club|Nottinghamshire]] at Trent Bridge on 1 May 2016.
 
===Northamptonshire===
In 2023 Willey returned to Northamptonshire after signing a four-year contract.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-06-15 |title=David Willey: Northants re-sign England all-rounder from Yorkshire on four-year deal |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/61812829 |access-date=2025-09-11 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}</ref>  He was appointed captain for the [[T20 Blast]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=David Willey named as Northamptonshire T20 captain on return to club |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-blast-david-willey-named-as-northamptonshire-t20-captain-on-return-to-club-1374760 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250716052242/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-blast-david-willey-named-as-northamptonshire-t20-captain-on-return-to-club-1374760 |archive-date=16 July 2025 |access-date=2025-09-11 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
===Big Bash League===
Willey was signed by Perth Scorchers for the 2015–16 BBL season. After a successful first season, he was retained for the 2016–17 season. In the first match against the [[Adelaide Strikers]], he performed well with the ball, taking 2 wickets, however, he scored only 2 runs off five balls with the bat. In the Scorchers' second match against the [[Sydney Sixers]], he scored one run and didn't take a wicket, in a heavy defeat. In the third match against the [[Melbourne Renegades]] he bowled well, taking two wickets with the ball before Ashton Agar scored a six to win in the final over. He was again retained by the Scorchers for the 2017–18 season, as the only overseas player for the franchise.


===Perth Scorchers===
In January 2026, mid-way through the 2025/26 BBL season, Willey was signed for the first time in 8 years in the BBL, to the [[Sydney Thunder]], only one day before the Thunder's next match.
Willey was signed by Perth Scorchers for the 2015–16 BBL season. After a successful first season he was retained for the 2016–17 season. In the first match against the Adelaide Strikers he performed well with the ball, taking 2 wickets, however he scored only 2 runs off five balls with the bat. In the Scorchers' second match against the Sydney Sixers he scored one run and didn't take a wicket, in a heavy defeat. In the third match against the [[Melbourne Renegades|Melbourne]] he bowled well, taking two wickets with the ball, before Ashton Agar scored a six to win in the final over. He was again retained by the Scorchers for the 2017–18 season, as the only overseas player for the club.


=== Northern Superchargers ===
=== The Hundred ===
Willey was signed by [[Northern Superchargers]] for the [[2021 season of The Hundred|inaugural edition]] of [[The Hundred (cricket)|The Hundred]] tournament.<ref>{{Cite news|title=The Hundred 2021 - full squad lists|language=en-GB|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/54646061|access-date=2022-01-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The Hundred team guide: Northern Superchargers - all you need to know|url=https://www.skysports.com/the-hundred/news/36888/12359322/the-hundred-team-guide-northern-superchargers-all-you-need-to-know|access-date=2022-01-13|website=Sky Sports|language=en}}</ref> He was the team's captain for the first edition of the tournament as planned captain [[Faf du Plessis]] was ruled out. When du Plessis returned in 2022, Willey was replaced by him as captain.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mens-hundred-2022-team-by-team-previews-southern-brave-birmingham-phoenix-the-teams-to-catch-1327284|title=Hundred team-by-team previews: Southern Brave, Birmingham Phoenix the teams to catch|website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>
Willey was signed by [[Northern Superchargers]] for the [[2021 season of The Hundred|inaugural edition]] of [[The Hundred (cricket)|The Hundred]] tournament.<ref>{{Cite news|title=The Hundred 2021 - full squad lists|language=en-GB|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/54646061|access-date=2022-01-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The Hundred team guide: Northern Superchargers - all you need to know|url=https://www.skysports.com/the-hundred/news/36888/12359322/the-hundred-team-guide-northern-superchargers-all-you-need-to-know|access-date=2022-01-13|website=Sky Sports|language=en}}</ref> He was the team's captain for the first edition of the tournament as planned captain [[Faf du Plessis]] was ruled out. When du Plessis returned in 2022, Willey was replaced by him as captain.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mens-hundred-2022-team-by-team-previews-southern-brave-birmingham-phoenix-the-teams-to-catch-1327284|title=Hundred team-by-team previews: Southern Brave, Birmingham Phoenix the teams to catch|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> In 2023 he joined [[Welsh Fire]] where he spent two seasons before moving to become captain of [[Trent Rockets]] for 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=David Willey and Ash Gardner named Trent Rockets captains for 2025 |url=http://www.ecb.co.uk/news/4305715 |access-date=2025-09-11 |website=www.ecb.co.uk |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-08 |title=Trent Rockets: Hundred side name David Willey and Ash Gardner as captains |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/ckg5ljx8vd7o |access-date=2025-09-11 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}</ref>


===Indian Premier League===
===Indian Premier League===
[[Chennai Super Kings]] signed Willey for the [[2018 IPL]] season to replace [[Kedar Jadhav]], who was injured during the first match of the tournament, and he was also sought as a replacement for the injured New Zealand spinner, [[Mitchell Santner]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1142848.html?object=308251|title=Willey IPL bound as Super Kings come calling|work=Cricinfo|access-date=27 April 2018|language=en}}</ref> During the time of his late IPL call, David Willey was playing county cricket matches for Yorkshire before agreeing to play for CSK.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/15808/11324516/david-willey-agrees-to-join-indian-premier-league-team-chennai-super-kings|title=David Willey agrees to join Indian Premier League team Chennai Super Kings|work=Sky Sports|access-date=27 April 2018|language=en}}</ref> He also became the 12th English player to be called up to play at the 2018 IPL season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/101532/david-willey-confirmed-to-join-csk-as-replacement-player-ipl-2018-yorkshire-cricket-club-kedar-jadhav|title=David Willey confirmed to join CSK as replacement player|work=Cricbuzz|access-date=27 April 2018|language=en}}</ref> During the 2018 IPL edition, he was also the one of three England cricketers to have received the late IPL call-ups along with [[Liam Plunkett]] (for DD) and [[Alex Hales]] (for SRH).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/apr/09/david-willey-ipl-yorkshire-late-signing|title=David Willey's late IPL departure delivers another blow to Yorkshire|last=Martin|first=Ali|date=2018-04-09|website=The Guardian|language=en|access-date=27 April 2018}}</ref>
[[Chennai Super Kings]] signed Willey for the [[2018 IPL]] season to replace [[Kedar Jadhav]], who was injured during the first match of the tournament, and he was also sought as a replacement for the injured New Zealand spinner, [[Mitchell Santner]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1142848.html?object=308251|title=Willey IPL bound as Super Kings come calling|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 April 2018|language=en}}</ref> During the time of his late IPL call, David Willey was playing county cricket matches for Yorkshire before agreeing to play for CSK.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/15808/11324516/david-willey-agrees-to-join-indian-premier-league-team-chennai-super-kings|title=David Willey agrees to join Indian Premier League team Chennai Super Kings|work=Sky Sports|access-date=27 April 2018|language=en}}</ref> He also became the 12th English player to be called up to play at the 2018 IPL season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/101532/david-willey-confirmed-to-join-csk-as-replacement-player-ipl-2018-yorkshire-cricket-club-kedar-jadhav|title=David Willey confirmed to join CSK as replacement player|work=Cricbuzz|access-date=27 April 2018|language=en}}</ref> During the 2018 IPL edition, he was also one of three England cricketers to have received the late IPL call-ups along with [[Liam Plunkett]] (for DD) and [[Alex Hales]] (for SRH).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/apr/09/david-willey-ipl-yorkshire-late-signing|title=David Willey's late IPL departure delivers another blow to Yorkshire|last=Martin|first=Ali|date=2018-04-09|website=The Guardian|language=en|access-date=27 April 2018}}</ref>


[[Chennai Super Kings]] retained David Willey for the 2019 IPL season. He was released by the Chennai Super Kings ahead of the [[List of 2020 Indian Premier League personnel changes|2020 IPL auction]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/28087425/where-do-eight-franchises-stand-2020-auction |title=Where do the eight franchises stand before the 2020 auction? |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=15 November 2019}}</ref> In February 2022, he was bought by the [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] in the [[List of 2022 Indian Premier League personnel changes|auction]] for the [[2022 Indian Premier League]] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-auction-the-list-of-sold-and-unsold-players-1300689 |title=IPL 2022 auction: The list of sold and unsold players |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=13 February 2022}}</ref>
[[Chennai Super Kings]] retained David Willey for the 2019 IPL season. He was released by the Chennai Super Kings ahead of the [[List of 2020 Indian Premier League personnel changes|2020 IPL auction]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/28087425/where-do-eight-franchises-stand-2020-auction |title=Where do the eight franchises stand before the 2020 auction? |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=15 November 2019}}</ref> In February 2022, he was bought by the [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] in the [[List of 2022 Indian Premier League personnel changes|auction]] for the [[2022 Indian Premier League]] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-auction-the-list-of-sold-and-unsold-players-1300689 |title=IPL 2022 auction: The list of sold and unsold players |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=13 February 2022}}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
Line 146: Line 154:


===2015 Ireland===
===2015 Ireland===
Willey was selected in the [[English U-19 cricket team|England U19 cricket squad]] for the Tests against [[Bangladesh U-19 cricket team|Bangladesh]]. Although he did not play in the first Test, he scored 65 in the first innings of the second Test.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/shared/fds/hi/statistics/cricket/scorecards/2009/7/15728/html/scorecard.stm England U19 V Bangladesh U19 Scorecard] ''BBC Sport.'' 2007-07-12. Retrieved 2010-01-14.</ref> He made his [[One Day International]] debut for England [[English cricket team in Ireland in 2015|against Ireland]] on 8 May 2015 and took his first wicket in a rain affected match.<ref name="ODI">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/760889.html |title=England tour of Ireland, Only ODI: Ireland v England at Dublin, May 8, 2015 |access-date=8 May 2015 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>
Willey was selected in the [[English U-19 cricket team|England U19 cricket squad]] for the Tests against [[Bangladesh U-19 cricket team|Bangladesh]]. Although he did not play in the first Test, he scored 65 in the first innings of the second Test.<ref>[https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/shared/fds/hi/statistics/cricket/scorecards/2009/7/15728/html/scorecard.stm England U19 V Bangladesh U19 Scorecard] ''BBC Sport.'' 2007-07-12. Retrieved 2010-01-14.</ref> He made his [[One Day International]] debut for England [[English cricket team in Ireland in 2015|against Ireland]] on 8 May 2015 and took his first wicket in a rain-affected match.<ref name="ODI">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/760889.html |title=England tour of Ireland, Only ODI: Ireland v England at Dublin, May 8, 2015 |access-date=8 May 2015 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>


===2015 New Zealand, Australia and Pakistan===
===2015 New Zealand, Australia and Pakistan===
Willey was also called up to the England ODI team on 14 June 2015 against [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] and played in the third match of the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/live/cricket/32779729|title=England v NZ: 3rd ODI as it happened|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He took a wicket with his 2nd ball and finished with figures of 3–69.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11407/report/743947/england-vs-new-zealand-3rd-odi|title=3rd ODI, New Zealand tour of England at Southampton, Jun 14 2015 - Match report|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> In the fourth match of the series he took figures of 2–89 as England went on to win the game comfortably.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11407/scorecard/743949/england-vs-new-zealand-4th-odi-new-zealand-tour-of-england-2015|title=4th ODI (D/N), New Zealand tour of England at Nottingham, Jun 17 2015 - Match summary|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He took 2–50 in the final game of the series as England won the series 3–2.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11407/scorecard/743951/england-vs-new-zealand-5th-odi-new-zealand-tour-of-england-2015|title=5th ODI, New Zealand tour of England at Chester-le-Street, Jun 20 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> Willey made his [[Twenty20 International]] debut in the same series on 23 June 2015.<ref>{{cite web |title=New Zealand tour of England, Only T20I: England v New Zealand at Manchester, Jun 23, 2015. Partner of Carolynne Poole |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/743953.html |work=ESPNcricinfo |publisher=ESPN Sports Media |date=23 June 2015 |access-date=23 June 2015 }}</ref> He took figures of 3–22 and scored six runs to help England win the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/live-cricket-scorecard/13750/eng-vs-nz-only-t20i-new-zealand-tour-of-england-2015|title=England vs New Zealand, Only T20I - Live Cricket Score, Commentary|publisher=CricBuzz|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref>
Willey was also called up to the England ODI team on 14 June 2015 against [[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]] and played in the third match of the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/live/cricket/32779729|title=England v NZ: 3rd ODI as it happened|work=BBC Sport |access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He took a wicket with his 2nd ball and finished with figures of 3–69.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11407/report/743947/england-vs-new-zealand-3rd-odi|title=3rd ODI, New Zealand tour of England at Southampton, Jun 14 2015 - Match report|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> In the fourth match of the series he took figures of 2–89 as England went on to win the game comfortably.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11407/scorecard/743949/england-vs-new-zealand-4th-odi-new-zealand-tour-of-england-2015|title=4th ODI (D/N), New Zealand tour of England at Nottingham, Jun 17 2015 - Match summary|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He took 2–50 in the final game of the series as England won the series 3–2.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11407/scorecard/743951/england-vs-new-zealand-5th-odi-new-zealand-tour-of-england-2015|title=5th ODI, New Zealand tour of England at Chester-le-Street, Jun 20 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> Willey made his [[Twenty20 International]] debut in the same series on 23 June 2015.<ref>{{cite web |title=New Zealand tour of England, Only T20I: England v New Zealand at Manchester, Jun 23, 2015. Partner of Carolynne Poole |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/743953.html |work=ESPNcricinfo |publisher=ESPN Sports Media |date=23 June 2015 |access-date=23 June 2015 }}</ref> He took figures of 3–22 and scored six runs to help England win the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/live-cricket-scorecard/13750/eng-vs-nz-only-t20i-new-zealand-tour-of-england-2015|title=England vs New Zealand, Only T20I - Live Cricket Score, Commentary|publisher=CricBuzz|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref>


Willey played in the only T20 against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]], which England won by five runs, taking figures of 2–32.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11371/scorecard/743975/england-vs-australia-only-t20i-australia-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2015|title=Only T20I, Australia tour of England and Ireland at Cardiff, Aug 31 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He played in the final two ODIs against Australia, taking figures of 3–51 in the fourth ODI as England won by 3 wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11371/scorecard/743983/england-vs-australia-4th-odi-australia-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2015|title=4th ODI, Australia tour of England and Ireland at Leeds, Sep 11 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> In the final ODI, Willey was out for a duck but took 1–13 as England lost the match and the series 3–2.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11371/scorecard/743985/england-vs-australia-5th-odi-australia-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2015|title=5th ODI, Australia tour of England and Ireland at Manchester, Sep 13 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref>
Willey played in the only T20 against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]], which England won by five runs, taking figures of 2–32.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11371/scorecard/743975/england-vs-australia-only-t20i-australia-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2015|title=Only T20I, Australia tour of England and Ireland at Cardiff, Aug 31 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He played in the final two ODIs against Australia, taking figures of 3–51 in the fourth ODI as England won by 3 wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11371/scorecard/743983/england-vs-australia-4th-odi-australia-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2015|title=4th ODI, Australia tour of England and Ireland at Leeds, Sep 11 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> In the final ODI, Willey was out for a duck but took 1–13 as England lost the match and the series 3–2.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11371/scorecard/743985/england-vs-australia-5th-odi-australia-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2015|title=5th ODI, Australia tour of England and Ireland at Manchester, Sep 13 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref>


Willey kept his place in the side against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] for the ODI series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://yorkshireccc.com/news/view/4170/england-selectors-name-their-test-odi-and-t20-squads-for-pakistan|title=ENGLAND SELECTORS NAME THEIR TEST, ODI AND T20 SQUADS FOR PAKISTAN|publisher=Yorkshire County Cricket Club|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He didn't take a wicket in the first game, but returned with figures of 3–25 in the second match to help England win by 95 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11286/scorecard/902641/england-vs-pakistan-1st-odi-england-tour-of-united-arab-emirates-2015-16|title=1st ODI (D/N), England tour of United Arab Emirates at Abu Dhabi, Nov 11 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11286/scorecard/902643/england-vs-pakistan-2nd-odi-england-tour-of-united-arab-emirates-2015-16|title=2nd ODI (D/N), England tour of United Arab Emirates at Abu Dhabi, Nov 13 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> In the third game he took 1–45, before taking 2–34 in the final game of the series to help restrict Pakistan to 271 as England won by 84 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11286/scorecard/902645/england-vs-pakistan-3rd-odi-england-tour-of-united-arab-emirates-2015-16|title=3rd ODI (D/N), England tour of United Arab Emirates at Sharjah, Nov 17 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11286/scorecard/902647/england-vs-pakistan-4th-odi-england-tour-of-united-arab-emirates-2015-16|title=4th ODI (D/N), England tour of United Arab Emirates at Dubai, Nov 20 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref>
Willey kept his place in the side against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] for the ODI series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://yorkshireccc.com/news/view/4170/england-selectors-name-their-test-odi-and-t20-squads-for-pakistan|title=ENGLAND SELECTORS NAME THEIR TEST, ODI AND T20 SQUADS FOR PAKISTAN|publisher=Yorkshire County Cricket Club|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He didn't take a wicket in the first game, but returned with figures of 3–25 in the second match to help England win by 95 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11286/scorecard/902641/england-vs-pakistan-1st-odi-england-tour-of-united-arab-emirates-2015-16|title=1st ODI (D/N), England tour of United Arab Emirates at Abu Dhabi, Nov 11 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11286/scorecard/902643/england-vs-pakistan-2nd-odi-england-tour-of-united-arab-emirates-2015-16|title=2nd ODI (D/N), England tour of United Arab Emirates at Abu Dhabi, Nov 13 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> In the third game he took 1–45, before taking 2–34 in the final game of the series to help restrict Pakistan to 271 as England won by 84 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11286/scorecard/902645/england-vs-pakistan-3rd-odi-england-tour-of-united-arab-emirates-2015-16|title=3rd ODI (D/N), England tour of United Arab Emirates at Sharjah, Nov 17 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11286/scorecard/902647/england-vs-pakistan-4th-odi-england-tour-of-united-arab-emirates-2015-16|title=4th ODI (D/N), England tour of United Arab Emirates at Dubai, Nov 20 2015 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref>


===2015–16 South Africa===
===2015–16 South Africa===
Willey played in the first three matches against [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] and took 1–30 in the first match, as England won by 39 runs on the DL Method.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8397/scorecard/800469/south-africa-vs-england-1st-odi-england-tour-of-south-africa-2015-16|title=1st ODI (D/N), England tour of South Africa at Bloemfontein, Feb 3 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> In the second and third match he failed to take a wicket, and did not play in the final two games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8397/scorecard/800471/south-africa-vs-england-2nd-odi-england-tour-of-south-africa-2015-16|title=2nd ODI, England tour of South Africa at Port Elizabeth, Feb 6 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8397/scorecard/800473/south-africa-vs-england-3rd-odi-england-tour-of-south-africa-2015-16|title=3rd ODI (D/N), England tour of South Africa at Centurion, Feb 9 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-match-facts/14794/rsa-vs-eng-4th-odi-england-tour-of-south-africa-2015-16|title=Cricket match facts - South Africa vs England, 4th ODI, England tour of South Africa, 2015-16|publisher=CricBuzz|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-match-facts/14795/rsa-vs-eng-5th-odi-england-tour-of-south-africa-2015-16|title=Cricket match facts - South Africa vs England, 5th ODI, England tour of South Africa, 2015-16|publisher=CricBuzz|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> England eventually lost the series 3–2.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8397/scorecard/800477/south-africa-vs-england-5th-odi-england-tour-of-south-africa-2015-16|title=5th ODI, England tour of South Africa at Cape Town, Feb 14 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> Willey played in the first T20I against South Africa, taking figures of 0–15 and scoring an unbeaten seven with the bat, although England lost the game by 3 wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8397/scorecard/800479/south-africa-vs-england-1st-t20i-england-tour-of-south-africa-2015-16|title=1st T20I (N), England tour of South Africa at Cape Town, Feb 19 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref>
Willey played in the first three matches against [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]] and took 1–30 in the first match, as England won by 39 runs on the DL Method.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8397/scorecard/800469/south-africa-vs-england-1st-odi-england-tour-of-south-africa-2015-16|title=1st ODI (D/N), England tour of South Africa at Bloemfontein, Feb 3 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> In the second and third match he failed to take a wicket, and did not play in the final two games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8397/scorecard/800471/south-africa-vs-england-2nd-odi-england-tour-of-south-africa-2015-16|title=2nd ODI, England tour of South Africa at Port Elizabeth, Feb 6 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8397/scorecard/800473/south-africa-vs-england-3rd-odi-england-tour-of-south-africa-2015-16|title=3rd ODI (D/N), England tour of South Africa at Centurion, Feb 9 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-match-facts/14794/rsa-vs-eng-4th-odi-england-tour-of-south-africa-2015-16|title=Cricket match facts - South Africa vs England, 4th ODI, England tour of South Africa, 2015-16|publisher=CricBuzz|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-match-facts/14795/rsa-vs-eng-5th-odi-england-tour-of-south-africa-2015-16|title=Cricket match facts - South Africa vs England, 5th ODI, England tour of South Africa, 2015-16|publisher=CricBuzz|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> England eventually lost the series 3–2.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8397/scorecard/800477/south-africa-vs-england-5th-odi-england-tour-of-south-africa-2015-16|title=5th ODI, England tour of South Africa at Cape Town, Feb 14 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> Willey played in the first T20I against South Africa, taking figures of 0–15 and scoring an unbeaten seven with the bat, although England lost the game by 3 wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8397/scorecard/800479/south-africa-vs-england-1st-t20i-england-tour-of-south-africa-2015-16|title=1st T20I (N), England tour of South Africa at Cape Town, Feb 19 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref>


===2016 T20 World Cup===
===2016 T20 World Cup===
Willey played every game in England's 2016 World T20 campaign. He took 1–33 against the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] and 1–40 against South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8604/scorecard/951331/england-vs-west-indies-15th-match,-super-10-group-1-world-t20-2015-16|title=15th Match, Super 10 Group 1 (N), World T20 at Mumbai, Mar 16 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8604/scorecard/951339/england-vs-south-africa-18th-match,-super-10-group-1-world-t20-2015-16|title=18th Match, Super 10 Group 1 (N), World T20 at Mumbai, Mar 18 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> He played a crucial role in the win over Afghanistan, making an unbeaten 20 to guide England to 141, before taking 2–23 with the ball.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8604/scorecard/951351/afghanistan-vs-england-24th-match,-super-10-group-1-world-t20-2015-16|title=24th Match, Super 10 Group 1 (D/N), World T20 at Delhi, Mar 23 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> In that same match, partnered with [[Moeen Ali]], he set the record for the highest partnership for the 8th wicket in [[T20 World Cup]] history, 57 runs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/fow/highest_partnerships_by_wicket.html?id=89;type=trophy |title=Highest partnership for each wicket in T20 World Cup history |access-date=7 March 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411221922/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/fow/highest_partnerships_by_wicket.html?id=89%3Btype%3Dtrophy |archive-date=11 April 2017 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Willey continued to impress against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]], taking figures of 2–26.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8604/scorecard/951361/england-vs-sri-lanka-29th-match,-super-10-group-1-world-t20-2015-16|title=29th Match, Super 10 Group 1 (N), World T20 at Delhi, Mar 26 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> After the match, Willey was found guilty and was fined 15% of his match fee for using obscene language and for giving Sri Lankan batsman [[Milinda Siriwardana]] a send-off by pointing towards the pavilion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/england-vs-sri-lanka-englands-jason-roy-david-willey-fined-for-misconduct|title=England vs Sri Lanka: Jason Roy, David Willey fined for misconduct|date=27 March 2016|publisher=The Indian Express|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> In the semi-final against New Zealand, he took figures of 1–17 as England progressed to the [[2016 ICC World Twenty20 Final|final]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8604/scorecard/951369/england-vs-new-zealand-1st-semi-final-world-t20-2015-16|title=1st Semi-Final (N), World T20 at Delhi, Mar 30 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> While Willey bowled well, taking figures of 3–20, England fell just short and lost the game to finish as runners-up.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8604/scorecard/951373/england-vs-west-indies-final-world-t20-2015-16|title=Final (N), World T20 at Kolkata, Apr 3 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He was named in the 'Team of the Tournament' for the 2016 T20 World Cup by the ICC.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/icc-world-t20-team-of-the-tournament-india-roy-de-kock-kohli-root-buttler-watson-russell/2016-04-04|title = ICC names WT20 Teams of the Tournament}}</ref>
Willey played every game in England's 2016 World T20 campaign. He took 1–33 against the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] and 1–40 against South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8604/scorecard/951331/england-vs-west-indies-15th-match,-super-10-group-1-world-t20-2015-16|title=15th Match, Super 10 Group 1 (N), World T20 at Mumbai, Mar 16 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8604/scorecard/951339/england-vs-south-africa-18th-match,-super-10-group-1-world-t20-2015-16|title=18th Match, Super 10 Group 1 (N), World T20 at Mumbai, Mar 18 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> He played a crucial role in the win over Afghanistan, making an unbeaten 20 to guide England to 141, before taking 2–23 with the ball.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8604/scorecard/951351/afghanistan-vs-england-24th-match,-super-10-group-1-world-t20-2015-16|title=24th Match, Super 10 Group 1 (D/N), World T20 at Delhi, Mar 23 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> In that same match, partnered with [[Moeen Ali]], he set the record for the highest partnership for the 8th wicket in [[Men's T20 World Cup|T20 World Cup]] history, 57 runs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/fow/highest_partnerships_by_wicket.html?id=89;type=trophy |title=Highest partnership for each wicket in T20 World Cup history |access-date=7 March 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411221922/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/fow/highest_partnerships_by_wicket.html?id=89%3Btype%3Dtrophy |archive-date=11 April 2017 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Willey continued to impress against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]], taking figures of 2–26.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8604/scorecard/951361/england-vs-sri-lanka-29th-match,-super-10-group-1-world-t20-2015-16|title=29th Match, Super 10 Group 1 (N), World T20 at Delhi, Mar 26 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> After the match, Willey was found guilty and was fined 15% of his match fee for using obscene language and for giving Sri Lankan batsman [[Milinda Siriwardana]] a send-off by pointing towards the pavilion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/england-vs-sri-lanka-englands-jason-roy-david-willey-fined-for-misconduct|title=England vs Sri Lanka: Jason Roy, David Willey fined for misconduct|date=27 March 2016|publisher=The Indian Express|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> In the semi-final against New Zealand, he took figures of 1–17 as England progressed to the [[2016 ICC World Twenty20 Final|final]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8604/scorecard/951369/england-vs-new-zealand-1st-semi-final-world-t20-2015-16|title=1st Semi-Final (N), World T20 at Delhi, Mar 30 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> While Willey bowled well, taking figures of 3–20, England fell just short and lost the game to finish as runners-up.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8604/scorecard/951373/england-vs-west-indies-final-world-t20-2015-16|title=Final (N), World T20 at Kolkata, Apr 3 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He was named in the 'Team of the Tournament' for the 2016 T20 World Cup by the ICC.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/icc-world-t20-team-of-the-tournament-india-roy-de-kock-kohli-root-buttler-watson-russell/2016-04-04|title = ICC names WT20 Teams of the Tournament}}</ref>


===2016 Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh===
===2016 Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh===
Willey took 2–56 in the first ODI against Sri Lanka which ended in a tie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8484/scorecard/913623/england-vs-sri-lanka-1st-odi-sri-lanka-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2016|title=1st ODI (D/N), Sri Lanka tour of England and Ireland at Nottingham, Jun 21 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> He took 1–65 in the second match as England won by 10 wickets and took a further wicket in the third ODI, which was abandoned due to rain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8484/scorecard/913625/england-vs-sri-lanka-2nd-odi-sri-lanka-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2016|title=2nd ODI (D/N), Sri Lanka tour of England and Ireland at Birmingham, Jun 24 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8484/scorecard/913627/england-vs-sri-lanka-3rd-odi-sri-lanka-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2016|title=3rd ODI, Sri Lanka tour of England and Ireland at Bristol, Jun 26 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8484/report/913627/england-vs-sri-lanka-3rd-odi-sri-lanka-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2016|title=England restrict subdued SL before washout|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> In the fourth match of the series, he took figures of 2–58 to help restrict Sri Lanka to 305 and England went on to secure a six-wicket victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8484/scorecard/913629/england-vs-sri-lanka-4th-odi-sri-lanka-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2016|title=4th ODI (D/N), Sri Lanka tour of England and Ireland at London, Jun 29 2016|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> In the final match of the series, he took 4–34 to help England win the match by 122 runs and the series 3–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8484/report/913631/england-vs-sri-lanka-5th-odi-sri-lanka-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2016|title=Root and Buttler lay groundwork for 3-0 series win|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref>
Willey took 2–56 in the first ODI against Sri Lanka which ended in a tie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8484/scorecard/913623/england-vs-sri-lanka-1st-odi-sri-lanka-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2016|title=1st ODI (D/N), Sri Lanka tour of England and Ireland at Nottingham, Jun 21 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> He took 1–65 in the second match as England won by 10 wickets and took a further wicket in the third ODI, which was abandoned due to rain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8484/scorecard/913625/england-vs-sri-lanka-2nd-odi-sri-lanka-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2016|title=2nd ODI (D/N), Sri Lanka tour of England and Ireland at Birmingham, Jun 24 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8484/scorecard/913627/england-vs-sri-lanka-3rd-odi-sri-lanka-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2016|title=3rd ODI, Sri Lanka tour of England and Ireland at Bristol, Jun 26 2016 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8484/report/913627/england-vs-sri-lanka-3rd-odi-sri-lanka-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2016|title=England restrict subdued SL before washout|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> In the fourth match of the series, he took figures of 2–58 to help restrict Sri Lanka to 305 and England went on to secure a six-wicket victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8484/scorecard/913629/england-vs-sri-lanka-4th-odi-sri-lanka-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2016|title=4th ODI (D/N), Sri Lanka tour of England and Ireland at London, Jun 29 2016|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> In the final match of the series, he took 4–34 to help England win the match by 122 runs and the series 3–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8484/report/913631/england-vs-sri-lanka-5th-odi-sri-lanka-tour-of-england-and-ireland-2016|title=Root and Buttler lay groundwork for 3-0 series win|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref>


Willey played in the fourth ODI against Pakistan, although he didn't pick up a wicket and finished with figures of 0–40, although England won the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8499/scorecard/913659/england-vs-pakistan-4th-odi-pak-tour-of-eng-2016|title=4th ODI (D/N), Pakistan tour of England and Ireland at Leeds, Sep 1 2016 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> England lost the final match of the series, with Willey failing to pick up a wicket. England won the series 4–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8499/scorecard/913661/england-vs-pakistan-5th-odi-pak-tour-of-eng-2016|title=5th ODI (D/N), Pakistan tour of England and Ireland at Cardiff, Sep 4 2016 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> Willey played in the only T20 between the two sides, making 12 with the bat and taking figures of 0–16 as England lost by nine wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8499/scorecard/913663/england-vs-pakistan-only-t20i-pak-tour-of-eng-2016|title=Only T20I (N), Pakistan tour of England and Ireland at Manchester, Sep 7 2016 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref>
Willey played in the fourth ODI against Pakistan, although he didn't pick up a wicket and finished with figures of 0–40, although England won the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8499/scorecard/913659/england-vs-pakistan-4th-odi-pak-tour-of-eng-2016|title=4th ODI (D/N), Pakistan tour of England and Ireland at Leeds, Sep 1 2016 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> England lost the final match of the series, with Willey failing to pick up a wicket. England won the series 4–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8499/scorecard/913661/england-vs-pakistan-5th-odi-pak-tour-of-eng-2016|title=5th ODI (D/N), Pakistan tour of England and Ireland at Cardiff, Sep 4 2016 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> Willey played in the only T20 between the two sides, making 12 with the bat and taking figures of 0–16 as England lost by nine wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8499/scorecard/913663/england-vs-pakistan-only-t20i-pak-tour-of-eng-2016|title=Only T20I (N), Pakistan tour of England and Ireland at Manchester, Sep 7 2016 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref>


Willey did not take a wicket in the first ODI against Bangladesh, which England won by 21 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10713/scorecard/1029819/bangladesh-vs-england-1st-odi-england-tour-of-bdesh-2016-17|title=1st ODI (D/N), England tour of Bangladesh at Dhaka, Oct 7, 2016 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> In the second match he finished with figures of 0–36 as England lost by 34 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10713/scorecard/1029821/bangladesh-vs-england-2nd-odi-england-tour-of-bdesh-2016-17|title=2nd ODI (D/N), England tour of Bangladesh at Dhaka, Oct 9, 2016 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> He did not play in the final match of the series, which England won.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10713/scorecard/1029823/bangladesh-vs-england-3rd-odi-england-tour-of-bdesh-2016-17|title=3rd ODI (D/N), England tour of Bangladesh at Chittagong, Oct 12, 2016 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref>
Willey did not take a wicket in the first ODI against Bangladesh, which England won by 21 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10713/scorecard/1029819/bangladesh-vs-england-1st-odi-england-tour-of-bdesh-2016-17|title=1st ODI (D/N), England tour of Bangladesh at Dhaka, Oct 7, 2016 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> In the second match he finished with figures of 0–36 as England lost by 34 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10713/scorecard/1029821/bangladesh-vs-england-2nd-odi-england-tour-of-bdesh-2016-17|title=2nd ODI (D/N), England tour of Bangladesh at Dhaka, Oct 9, 2016 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> He did not play in the final match of the series, which England won.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10713/scorecard/1029823/bangladesh-vs-england-3rd-odi-england-tour-of-bdesh-2016-17|title=3rd ODI (D/N), England tour of Bangladesh at Chittagong, Oct 12, 2016 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref>


===2017 India, West Indies===
===2017 India, West Indies===
In the first ODI, Willey made an unbeaten ten runs before taking figures of 2–47 as England lost by three wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10732/scorecard/1034819/India-vs-England-1st-ODI-england-in-india-odi-series|title=1st ODI (D/N), England tour of India at Pune, Jan 15, 2017 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> He took 0–32 in the second ODI as India won by 15 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10732/scorecard/1034821/india-vs-england-2nd-odi-england-tour-of-india-2016-17|title=2nd ODI (D/N), England tour of India at Cuttack, Jan 19, 2017 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> In the final ODI he took figures of 1–8 but was injured, although England won by five runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10732/scorecard/1034823/india-vs-england-3rd-odi-england-tour-of-india-2016-17|title=3rd ODI (D/N), England tour of India at Kolkata, Jan 22, 2017 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10732/report/1034823|title=Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes help England defend 321|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref>
In the first ODI, Willey made an unbeaten ten runs before taking figures of 2–47 as England lost by three wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10732/scorecard/1034819/India-vs-England-1st-ODI-england-in-india-odi-series|title=1st ODI (D/N), England tour of India at Pune, Jan 15, 2017 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> He took 0–32 in the second ODI as India won by 15 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10732/scorecard/1034821/india-vs-england-2nd-odi-england-tour-of-india-2016-17|title=2nd ODI (D/N), England tour of India at Cuttack, Jan 19, 2017 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> In the final ODI he took figures of 1–8 but was injured, although England won by five runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10732/scorecard/1034823/india-vs-england-3rd-odi-england-tour-of-india-2016-17|title=3rd ODI (D/N), England tour of India at Kolkata, Jan 22, 2017 - Match Summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10732/report/1034823|title=Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes help England defend 321|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref>


In September, Willey started the first match of the ODI series against West Indies by taking a figure of 1–39 as England won the match by seven wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10719/scorecard/1031667/england-vs-west-indies-1st-odi-wi-tour-of-england-2017|title=1st ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of England at Manchester, Sep 19 2017 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He was selected for the next match but he could not play as the match was abandoned due to rain after only two balls were played<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10719/commentary/1031669/england-vs-west-indies-2nd-odi-wi-tour-of-england-2017|title=2nd ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of England at Nottingham, Sep 21 2017 - Match commentary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> Willey took a figure of 1–34 as England defeated West Indies again in the third match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10719/scorecard/1031671/england-vs-west-indies-3rd-odi-wi-tour-of-england-2017|title=3rd ODI, West Indies tour of England at Bristol, Sep 24 2017 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=28 June 2018}}</ref> He did not play the last two matches of the series but England managed to win those matches and the series 4–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10719/scorecard/1031673/england-vs-west-indies-4th-odi-wi-tour-of-england-2017|title=4th ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of England at London, Sep 27 2017 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=28 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10719/scorecard/1031675/england-vs-west-indies-5th-odi-wi-tour-of-england-2017|title=5th ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of England at Southampton, Sep 29 2017 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=28 June 2018}}</ref>
In September, Willey started the first match of the ODI series against West Indies by taking a figure of 1–39 as England won the match by seven wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10719/scorecard/1031667/england-vs-west-indies-1st-odi-wi-tour-of-england-2017|title=1st ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of England at Manchester, Sep 19 2017 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He was selected for the next match but he could not play as the match was abandoned due to rain after only two balls were played<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10719/commentary/1031669/england-vs-west-indies-2nd-odi-wi-tour-of-england-2017|title=2nd ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of England at Nottingham, Sep 21 2017 - Match commentary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> Willey took a figure of 1–34 as England defeated West Indies again in the third match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10719/scorecard/1031671/england-vs-west-indies-3rd-odi-wi-tour-of-england-2017|title=3rd ODI, West Indies tour of England at Bristol, Sep 24 2017 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=28 June 2018}}</ref> He did not play the last two matches of the series but England managed to win those matches and the series 4–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10719/scorecard/1031673/england-vs-west-indies-4th-odi-wi-tour-of-england-2017|title=4th ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of England at London, Sep 27 2017 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=28 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10719/scorecard/1031675/england-vs-west-indies-5th-odi-wi-tour-of-england-2017|title=5th ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of England at Southampton, Sep 29 2017 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=28 June 2018}}</ref>


===2018 Tri-Series, Australia===
===2018 Tri-Series, Australia===
In the second T20 match of the [[2017–18 Trans-Tasman Tri-Series|tri-series]], Willey scored only three runs but then he took a figure of 3–28 which was not enough for England as they lost against Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10886/scorecard/1072317/australia-vs-england-2nd-match-trans-tasman-t20-trophy-2017-18|title=2nd Match (N), Trans-Tasman Twenty20 Tri-Series at Hobart, Feb 7 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> Willey scored ten runs and took a figure of 1–30 as England were defeated again by Australia in the third match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10886/scorecard/1072318/australia-vs-england-3rd-match-trans-tasman-t20-trophy-2017-18|title=3rd Match (N), Trans-Tasman Twenty20 Tri-Series at Melbourne, Feb 10 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> He scored twenty-one runs and didn't take any wicket in the next match as England suffered their third defeat of the series against New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10886/scorecard/1072319/new-zealand-vs-england-4th-match-trans-tasman-t20-trophy-2017-18|title=4th Match (N), Trans-Tasman Twenty20 Tri-Series at Wellington, Feb 13 2018|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He scored ten runs and failed to take any wicket but England managed to defeat New Zealand this time in their final match of the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10886/scorecard/1072321/new-zealand-vs-england-6th-match-trans-tasman-t20-trophy-2017-18|title=6th Match (N), Trans-Tasman Twenty20 Tri-Series at Hamilton, Feb 18 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref>
In the second T20 match of the [[2017–18 Trans-Tasman Tri-Series|tri-series]], Willey scored only three runs but then he took a figure of 3–28 which was not enough for England as they lost against Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10886/scorecard/1072317/australia-vs-england-2nd-match-trans-tasman-t20-trophy-2017-18|title=2nd Match (N), Trans-Tasman Twenty20 Tri-Series at Hobart, Feb 7 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> Willey scored ten runs and took a figure of 1–30 as England were defeated again by Australia in the third match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10886/scorecard/1072318/australia-vs-england-3rd-match-trans-tasman-t20-trophy-2017-18|title=3rd Match (N), Trans-Tasman Twenty20 Tri-Series at Melbourne, Feb 10 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref> He scored twenty-one runs and didn't take any wicket in the next match as England suffered their third defeat of the series against New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10886/scorecard/1072319/new-zealand-vs-england-4th-match-trans-tasman-t20-trophy-2017-18|title=4th Match (N), Trans-Tasman Twenty20 Tri-Series at Wellington, Feb 13 2018|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He scored ten runs and failed to take any wicket but England managed to defeat New Zealand this time in their final match of the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10886/scorecard/1072321/new-zealand-vs-england-6th-match-trans-tasman-t20-trophy-2017-18|title=6th Match (N), Trans-Tasman Twenty20 Tri-Series at Hamilton, Feb 18 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref>


Willey took a figure of 1–41 and scored an unbeaten thirty-five runs as England defeated Australia in the first match of the ODI series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18021/scorecard/1119537/england-vs-australia-1st-odi-australia-tour-of-england-2018|title=1st ODI (D/N), Australia tour of England at London, Jun 13 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> In the next match, he scored eleven runs and took no wicket as England managed to defeat Australia again.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18021/scorecard/1119538/england-vs-australia-2nd-odi-australia-tour-of-england-2018|title=2nd ODI, Australia tour of England at Cardiff, Jun 16 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> Willey took a figure of 2–56 as England won the third match with a record-smashing 481 for 6 against Australia which is also the highest score in the history of ODI cricket and also the most crushing defeat in terms of runs ever inflicted upon Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18021/scorecard/1119539/england-vs-australia-3rd-odi-aus-in-eng-2018|title=3rd ODI (D/N), Australia tour of England at Nottingham, Jun 19 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18021/report/1119539/england-vs-australia-3rd-odi-aus-in-eng-2018|title=Jonny Bairstow and Alex Hales condemn Australia to heaviest defeat after record-smashing 481 for 6|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> Willey took four wickets and conceded forty-three runs as his side won again against Australia in the fourth match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18021/scorecard/1119540/england-vs-australia-4th-odi-australia-tour-of-england-2018|title=4th ODI (D/N), Australia tour of England at Chester-le-Street, Jun 21 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He didn't play the last match of the series though England won the match and the series 5–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-match-facts/18875/eng-vs-aus-5th-odi-australia-tour-of-england-2018|title=Cricket match facts - England vs Australia, 5th ODI, Australia tour of England, 2018|publisher=CricBuzz|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref>
Willey took a figure of 1–41 and scored an unbeaten thirty-five runs as England defeated Australia in the first match of the ODI series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18021/scorecard/1119537/england-vs-australia-1st-odi-australia-tour-of-england-2018|title=1st ODI (D/N), Australia tour of England at London, Jun 13 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> In the next match, he scored eleven runs and took no wicket as England managed to defeat Australia again.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18021/scorecard/1119538/england-vs-australia-2nd-odi-australia-tour-of-england-2018|title=2nd ODI, Australia tour of England at Cardiff, Jun 16 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> Willey took a figure of 2–56 as England won the third match with a record-smashing 481 for 6 against Australia which is also the highest score in the history of ODI cricket and also the most crushing defeat in terms of runs ever inflicted upon Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18021/scorecard/1119539/england-vs-australia-3rd-odi-aus-in-eng-2018|title=3rd ODI (D/N), Australia tour of England at Nottingham, Jun 19 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18021/report/1119539/england-vs-australia-3rd-odi-aus-in-eng-2018|title=Jonny Bairstow and Alex Hales condemn Australia to heaviest defeat after record-smashing 481 for 6|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> Willey took four wickets and conceded forty-three runs as his side won again against Australia in the fourth match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18021/scorecard/1119540/england-vs-australia-4th-odi-australia-tour-of-england-2018|title=4th ODI (D/N), Australia tour of England at Chester-le-Street, Jun 21 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> He didn't play the last match of the series though England won the match and the series 5–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-match-facts/18875/eng-vs-aus-5th-odi-australia-tour-of-england-2018|title=Cricket match facts - England vs Australia, 5th ODI, Australia tour of England, 2018|publisher=CricBuzz|access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref>


Willey took a figure of 1–31 as England won the only T20 against Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18021/scorecard/1119542/england-vs-australia-only-t20i-aus-eng-2018|title=Only T20I (D/N), Australia tour of England at Birmingham, Jun 27 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=28 June 2018}}</ref>
Willey took a figure of 1–31 as England won the only T20 against Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18021/scorecard/1119542/england-vs-australia-only-t20i-aus-eng-2018|title=Only T20I (D/N), Australia tour of England at Birmingham, Jun 27 2018 - Match summary|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=28 June 2018}}</ref>


===2019 Cricket World Cup and beyond===
===2019 Cricket World Cup and beyond===
In April 2019, Willey was named in [[2019 Cricket World Cup squads#England|England's provisional squad]] for the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1181187.html |title=Jofra Archer misses World Cup cut but included to play Ireland, Pakistan |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=17 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1183273 |title=England leave out Jofra Archer from World Cup squad |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=17 April 2019}}</ref> On 21 May 2019, England finalised their squad for the World Cup, with Willey not named in the final fifteen-man team.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48347499 |title=World Cup: England name Jofra Archer, Tom Curran & Liam Dawson in squad |work=BBC Sport |access-date=21 May 2019}}</ref>
In April 2019, Willey was named in [[2019 Cricket World Cup squads#England|England's provisional squad]] for the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1181187.html |title=Jofra Archer misses World Cup cut but included to play Ireland, Pakistan |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=17 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1183273 |title=England leave out Jofra Archer from World Cup squad |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=17 April 2019}}</ref> On 21 May 2019, England finalised their squad for the World Cup, with Willey not named in the final fifteen-man team.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48347499 |title=World Cup: England name Jofra Archer, Tom Curran & Liam Dawson in squad |work=BBC Sport |access-date=21 May 2019}}</ref>
 
On 29 May 2020, Willey was named in a 55-man group of players to begin training ahead of international fixtures starting in England following the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1674230/england-men-confirm-back-to-training-group |title=England Men confirm back-to-training group |work=England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=29 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29239315/alex-hales,-liam-plunkett-left-england-name-55-man-training-group |title=Alex Hales, Liam Plunkett left out as England name 55-man training group |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=29 May 2020}}</ref> On 9 July 2020, Willey was included in England's 24-man squad to start training [[Behind closed doors (sport)|behind closed doors]] for the ODI series [[Irish cricket team in England in 2020|against Ireland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29433420/injured-chris-jordan-misses-england-odi-squad-face-ireland |title=Injured Chris Jordan misses England's ODI squad to face Ireland |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=9 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1717212/england-men-name-behind-closed-doors-odi-training-group |title=England men name behind-closed-doors ODI training group |work=England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=9 July 2020}}</ref> On 27 July 2020, Willey was named in England's squad for the ODI series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1743928/england-men-name-14-strong-squad-for-royal-london-series |title=England Men name 14-strong squad for Royal London Series |work=England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=27 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/53553282 |title=England v Ireland: David Willey & Reece Topley recalled for ODI series |work=BBC Sport |access-date=27 July 2020}}</ref> On 30 July 2020, in the opening match against Ireland, Willey took his first [[five-wicket haul]] in an ODI match, with figures of 5/30 from 8.4 overs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/12039272/ireland-skittled-for-172-in-first-odi-as-england-seamer-david-willey-takes-five-wickets|title=Ireland skittled for 172 in first ODI as England seamer David Willey takes five wickets|publisher=[[Sky Sports]]|access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref>


On 29 May 2020, Willey was named in a 55-man group of players to begin training ahead of international fixtures starting in England following the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1674230/england-men-confirm-back-to-training-group |title=England Men confirm back-to-training group |work=England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=29 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29239315/alex-hales,-liam-plunkett-left-england-name-55-man-training-group |title=Alex Hales, Liam Plunkett left out as England name 55-man training group |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=29 May 2020}}</ref> On 9 July 2020, Willey was included in England's 24-man squad to start training [[Behind closed doors (sport)|behind closed doors]] for the ODI series [[Irish cricket team in England in 2020|against Ireland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29433420/injured-chris-jordan-misses-england-odi-squad-face-ireland |title=Injured Chris Jordan misses England's ODI squad to face Ireland |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=9 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1717212/england-men-name-behind-closed-doors-odi-training-group |title=England men name behind-closed-doors ODI training group |work=England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=9 July 2020}}</ref> On 27 July 2020, Willey was named in England's squad for the ODI series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/england/men/news/1743928/england-men-name-14-strong-squad-for-royal-london-series |title=England Men name 14-strong squad for Royal London Series |work=England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=27 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/53553282 |title=England v Ireland: David Willey & Reece Topley recalled for ODI series |work=BBC Sport |access-date=27 July 2020}}</ref> On 30 July 2020, in the opening match against Ireland, Willey took his first [[five-wicket haul]] in an ODI match, with figures of 5/30 from 8.4 overs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/12039272/ireland-skittled-for-172-in-first-odi-as-england-seamer-david-willey-takes-five-wickets|title=Ireland skittled for 172 in first ODI as England seamer David Willey takes five wickets|publisher=[[Sky Sports]]|access-date=30 July 2020}}</ref>
On 29 June 2021, in the opening fixture [[Sri Lankan cricket team in England in 2021|against Sri Lanka]], Willey played in his 50th ODI match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/international/david_willey_return_tom_curran_how_competitive_sri_lanka_be_odi_things_to_watch.html |title=David Willey's return, what next for Tom Curran, and how competitive can Sri Lanka be? ODI Things to Watch |work=The Cricketer |access-date=29 June 2021}}</ref> In September 2021, Willey was named in England's squad for the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2021-tymal-mills-makes-englands-t20-world-cup-squad-no-return-for-ben-stokes-1276997 |title=Tymal Mills makes England's T20 World Cup squad, no return for Ben Stokes |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref>


On 29 June 2021, in the opening fixture [[Sri Lankan cricket team in England in 2021|against Sri Lanka]], Willey played in his 50th ODI match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/international/david_willey_return_tom_curran_how_competitive_sri_lanka_be_odi_things_to_watch.html |title=David Willey's return, what next for Tom Curran, and how competitive can Sri Lanka be? ODI Things to Watch |work=The Cricketer |access-date=29 June 2021}}</ref> In September 2021, Willey was named in England's squad for the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2021-tymal-mills-makes-englands-t20-world-cup-squad-no-return-for-ben-stokes-1276997 |title=Tymal Mills makes England's T20 World Cup squad, no return for Ben Stokes |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref>
===2023 World Cup===
With defending champions [[England Cricket Team|England]] finishing in the seventh place in [[2023 Cricket World Cup|2023 World Cup]], David Willey announced his retirement following the World Cup. He took 3 for 56 from his 10 overs on a winning cause in his last match against [[Pakistan Cricket Team|Pakistan]], which was played on 11 November 2023 at [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]].


==References==
==References==
Line 191: Line 202:


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|David Willey (cricketer)}}[https://www.hdsportshub.com/royal-challengers-bangalore/ Royal Challengers Bangalore Team and Player list 2022] . HDSPORTSHUB.COM
{{Commons category|David Willey (cricketer)}}[https://www.hdsportshub.com/royal-challengers-bangalore/ Royal Challengers Bangalore Team and Player list 2022]{{Dead link|date=October 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}
*{{cricinfo|id=308251}}
*{{cricinfo|id=308251}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110714200659/http://www.northantscricket.com/index.php?mod=player&id=32 Northants Cricket page]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110714200659/http://www.northantscricket.com/index.php?mod=player&id=32 Northants Cricket page]
Line 201: Line 212:
|bordercolor=#CE1124
|bordercolor=#CE1124
|list1=
|list1=
{{England Squad 2016 World Twenty20}}
{{England Squad 2021 Men's T20 World Cup}}
{{England Squad 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup}}
{{England Squad 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup}}
{{England 2023 Cricket World Cup squad}}
{{England 2023 Cricket World Cup squad}}
}}
}}
{{Northamptonshire County Cricket Club squad}}
{{Northamptonshire County Cricket Club squad}}
{{Welsh Fire squad}}
{{London Spirit squad}}
{{Multan Sultans squad}}
{{Sydney Thunder current squad}}


{{DEFAULTSORT:Willey, David}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Willey, David}}
[[Category:1990 births]]
[[Category:1990 births]]
[[Category:English cricketers of the 21st century]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:English cricketers]]
[[Category:English cricketers]]
[[Category:England One Day International cricketers]]
[[Category:England One Day International cricketers]]
[[Category:England Twenty20 International cricketers]]
[[Category:England Twenty20 International cricketers]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Cricketers from Northampton]]
[[Category:People educated at Northampton School for Boys]]
[[Category:Northamptonshire cricketers]]
[[Category:Northamptonshire cricketers]]
[[Category:Cricketers from Northampton]]
[[Category:Bedfordshire cricketers]]
[[Category:Bedfordshire cricketers]]
[[Category:Perth Scorchers cricketers]]
[[Category:Perth Scorchers cricketers]]
[[Category:Rangpur Riders cricketers]]
[[Category:Rangpur Riders cricketers]]
[[Category:Yorkshire cricketers]]
[[Category:Islamabad United cricketers]]
[[Category:Islamabad United cricketers]]
[[Category:Multan Sultans cricketers]]
[[Category:Multan Sultans cricketers]]
[[Category:People educated at Northampton School for Boys]]
[[Category:Yorkshire cricketers]]
[[Category:Chennai Super Kings cricketers]]
[[Category:Chennai Super Kings cricketers]]
[[Category:Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricketers]]
[[Category:Sunrisers Leeds cricketers]]
[[Category:Durban's Super Giants cricketers]]
[[Category:Welsh Fire cricketers]]
[[Category:Trent Rockets cricketers]]
[[Category:Sydney Thunder cricketers]]
[[Category:Cricketers at the 2019 Cricket World Cup]]
[[Category:Cricketers at the 2019 Cricket World Cup]]
[[Category:Northern Superchargers cricketers]]
[[Category:Cricketers at the 2023 Cricket World Cup]]
[[Category:Durban's Super Giants cricketers]]
[[Category:English expatriate cricketers in Bangladesh]]
[[Category:English expatriate cricketers in India]]
[[Category:English expatriate cricketers in Pakistan]]
[[Category:English expatriate cricketers in Australia]]
[[Category:English expatriate cricketers in South Africa]]

Latest revision as of 03:05, 13 March 2026


David Willey
Personal information
Full nameDavid Jonathan Willey
Born (1990-02-28) 28 February 1990 (age 36)
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingLeft-arm fast-medium
RoleBowling all-rounder
RelationsPeter Willey (father)
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 240)8 May 2015 v Ireland
Last ODI11 November 2023 v Pakistan
ODI shirt no.15
T20I debut (cap 72)23 June 2015 v New Zealand
Last T20I14 October 2022 v Australia
T20I shirt no.15
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2009–2015Northamptonshire
2015/16–2018/19Perth Scorchers
2016–2022Yorkshire
2018Chennai Super Kings
2021–2022Northern Superchargers
2024-2025Multan Sultans
2022–2023Royal Challengers Bangalore
2022–2023Durban's Super Giants
2023–presentNorthamptonshire
2023–2024Welsh Fire
2025Trent Rockets
2025/26–Sydney Thunder
Career statistics
Competition ODI T20I FC LA
Matches 73 43 77 156
Runs scored 663 226 2,515 2,145
Batting average 24.55 15.06 27.33 25.53
100s/50s 0/2 0/0 2/14 3/7
Top score 51 33* 104* 167
Balls bowled 3,230 865 10,745 6,021
Wickets 100 51 198 188
Bowling average 29.75 23.13 29.77 29.87
5 wickets in innings 1 0 6 2
10 wickets in match 0 0 1 0
Best bowling 5/30 4/7 5/29 5/30
Catches/stumpings 27/– 17/– 18/– 53/–
Medal record
Men's Cricket
Representing  England
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
Winner 2022 Australia
Runner-up 2016 India
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 12 November 2023

David Jonathan Willey (born 28 February 1990) is an English former international cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and bowler. He is the son of former England cricketer and international umpire Peter Willey.[1] Willey was a member of the England team that won the 2022 T20 World Cup. On 1 November 2023, he announced his retirement from international cricket, following the 2023 Cricket World Cup.

Willey married singer-songwriter Carolynne Willey in November 2016.[2][3]

Domestic career[edit | edit source]

Northamptonshire[edit | edit source]

Willey started his career playing for his home county Northamptonshire in the County Championship division two. Having come through the ranks at Northampton playing for O.N's and Northants Academy, he got his chance in the 2009 season aged 19 after a good pre-season. His first game came against Leicestershire, the first game of the season against one of his father's old clubs. He scored 60 on debut after a good partnership with Andrew Hall,[4] but did not continue this in the televised game against Essex in his first one day game getting out for a duck with a poor shot. His first wicket came in his second first-class against Kent when he had Phil Edwards out LBW. On 8 May he was rewarded with a two-year professional contract after impressing during the start of the season.[5] It was in the Twenty20 that he excelled in, but this time with his bowling taking 3/9 in his first spell against Worcestershire and finished the 2009 competition with an average of 11.30. He appeared alongside Northants teammate Jack Brooks on Cricket AM feature, Brain vs Brawn, in 2010.

In 2013, Willey helped Northamptonshire to a 102-run victory in a rain-shortened Friends Life Twenty20 Final against Surrey where he made 60 with the bat, then had figures of 4/9, including a match-ending hat-trick to clean up the tail.

Yorkshire[edit | edit source]

On 19 August 2015, it was announced that Willey would be joining Yorkshire on a three-year contract at the start of the 2016 season.[6] He made his Yorkshire debut against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge on 1 May 2016.

Northamptonshire[edit | edit source]

In 2023 Willey returned to Northamptonshire after signing a four-year contract.[7] He was appointed captain for the T20 Blast.[8]

Big Bash League[edit | edit source]

Willey was signed by Perth Scorchers for the 2015–16 BBL season. After a successful first season, he was retained for the 2016–17 season. In the first match against the Adelaide Strikers, he performed well with the ball, taking 2 wickets, however, he scored only 2 runs off five balls with the bat. In the Scorchers' second match against the Sydney Sixers, he scored one run and didn't take a wicket, in a heavy defeat. In the third match against the Melbourne Renegades he bowled well, taking two wickets with the ball before Ashton Agar scored a six to win in the final over. He was again retained by the Scorchers for the 2017–18 season, as the only overseas player for the franchise.

In January 2026, mid-way through the 2025/26 BBL season, Willey was signed for the first time in 8 years in the BBL, to the Sydney Thunder, only one day before the Thunder's next match.

The Hundred[edit | edit source]

Willey was signed by Northern Superchargers for the inaugural edition of The Hundred tournament.[9][10] He was the team's captain for the first edition of the tournament as planned captain Faf du Plessis was ruled out. When du Plessis returned in 2022, Willey was replaced by him as captain.[11] In 2023 he joined Welsh Fire where he spent two seasons before moving to become captain of Trent Rockets for 2025.[12][13]

Indian Premier League[edit | edit source]

Chennai Super Kings signed Willey for the 2018 IPL season to replace Kedar Jadhav, who was injured during the first match of the tournament, and he was also sought as a replacement for the injured New Zealand spinner, Mitchell Santner.[14] During the time of his late IPL call, David Willey was playing county cricket matches for Yorkshire before agreeing to play for CSK.[15] He also became the 12th English player to be called up to play at the 2018 IPL season.[16] During the 2018 IPL edition, he was also one of three England cricketers to have received the late IPL call-ups along with Liam Plunkett (for DD) and Alex Hales (for SRH).[17]

Chennai Super Kings retained David Willey for the 2019 IPL season. He was released by the Chennai Super Kings ahead of the 2020 IPL auction.[18] In February 2022, he was bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the auction for the 2022 Indian Premier League tournament.[19]

International career[edit | edit source]

Willey playing for England in 2015

2015 Ireland[edit | edit source]

Willey was selected in the England U19 cricket squad for the Tests against Bangladesh. Although he did not play in the first Test, he scored 65 in the first innings of the second Test.[20] He made his One Day International debut for England against Ireland on 8 May 2015 and took his first wicket in a rain-affected match.[21]

2015 New Zealand, Australia and Pakistan[edit | edit source]

Willey was also called up to the England ODI team on 14 June 2015 against New Zealand and played in the third match of the series.[22] He took a wicket with his 2nd ball and finished with figures of 3–69.[23] In the fourth match of the series he took figures of 2–89 as England went on to win the game comfortably.[24] He took 2–50 in the final game of the series as England won the series 3–2.[25] Willey made his Twenty20 International debut in the same series on 23 June 2015.[26] He took figures of 3–22 and scored six runs to help England win the match.[27]

Willey played in the only T20 against Australia, which England won by five runs, taking figures of 2–32.[28] He played in the final two ODIs against Australia, taking figures of 3–51 in the fourth ODI as England won by 3 wickets.[29] In the final ODI, Willey was out for a duck but took 1–13 as England lost the match and the series 3–2.[30]

Willey kept his place in the side against Pakistan for the ODI series.[31] He didn't take a wicket in the first game, but returned with figures of 3–25 in the second match to help England win by 95 runs.[32][33] In the third game he took 1–45, before taking 2–34 in the final game of the series to help restrict Pakistan to 271 as England won by 84 runs.[34][35]

2015–16 South Africa[edit | edit source]

Willey played in the first three matches against South Africa and took 1–30 in the first match, as England won by 39 runs on the DL Method.[36] In the second and third match he failed to take a wicket, and did not play in the final two games.[37][38][39][40] England eventually lost the series 3–2.[41] Willey played in the first T20I against South Africa, taking figures of 0–15 and scoring an unbeaten seven with the bat, although England lost the game by 3 wickets.[42]

2016 T20 World Cup[edit | edit source]

Willey played every game in England's 2016 World T20 campaign. He took 1–33 against the West Indies and 1–40 against South Africa.[43][44] He played a crucial role in the win over Afghanistan, making an unbeaten 20 to guide England to 141, before taking 2–23 with the ball.[45] In that same match, partnered with Moeen Ali, he set the record for the highest partnership for the 8th wicket in T20 World Cup history, 57 runs.[46] Willey continued to impress against Sri Lanka, taking figures of 2–26.[47] After the match, Willey was found guilty and was fined 15% of his match fee for using obscene language and for giving Sri Lankan batsman Milinda Siriwardana a send-off by pointing towards the pavilion.[48] In the semi-final against New Zealand, he took figures of 1–17 as England progressed to the final.[49] While Willey bowled well, taking figures of 3–20, England fell just short and lost the game to finish as runners-up.[50] He was named in the 'Team of the Tournament' for the 2016 T20 World Cup by the ICC.[51]

2016 Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh[edit | edit source]

Willey took 2–56 in the first ODI against Sri Lanka which ended in a tie.[52] He took 1–65 in the second match as England won by 10 wickets and took a further wicket in the third ODI, which was abandoned due to rain.[53][54][55] In the fourth match of the series, he took figures of 2–58 to help restrict Sri Lanka to 305 and England went on to secure a six-wicket victory.[56] In the final match of the series, he took 4–34 to help England win the match by 122 runs and the series 3–0.[57]

Willey played in the fourth ODI against Pakistan, although he didn't pick up a wicket and finished with figures of 0–40, although England won the match.[58] England lost the final match of the series, with Willey failing to pick up a wicket. England won the series 4–1.[59] Willey played in the only T20 between the two sides, making 12 with the bat and taking figures of 0–16 as England lost by nine wickets.[60]

Willey did not take a wicket in the first ODI against Bangladesh, which England won by 21 runs.[61] In the second match he finished with figures of 0–36 as England lost by 34 runs.[62] He did not play in the final match of the series, which England won.[63]

2017 India, West Indies[edit | edit source]

In the first ODI, Willey made an unbeaten ten runs before taking figures of 2–47 as England lost by three wickets.[64] He took 0–32 in the second ODI as India won by 15 runs.[65] In the final ODI he took figures of 1–8 but was injured, although England won by five runs.[66][67]

In September, Willey started the first match of the ODI series against West Indies by taking a figure of 1–39 as England won the match by seven wickets.[68] He was selected for the next match but he could not play as the match was abandoned due to rain after only two balls were played[69] Willey took a figure of 1–34 as England defeated West Indies again in the third match.[70] He did not play the last two matches of the series but England managed to win those matches and the series 4–0.[71][72]

2018 Tri-Series, Australia[edit | edit source]

In the second T20 match of the tri-series, Willey scored only three runs but then he took a figure of 3–28 which was not enough for England as they lost against Australia.[73] Willey scored ten runs and took a figure of 1–30 as England were defeated again by Australia in the third match.[74] He scored twenty-one runs and didn't take any wicket in the next match as England suffered their third defeat of the series against New Zealand.[75] He scored ten runs and failed to take any wicket but England managed to defeat New Zealand this time in their final match of the series.[76]

Willey took a figure of 1–41 and scored an unbeaten thirty-five runs as England defeated Australia in the first match of the ODI series.[77] In the next match, he scored eleven runs and took no wicket as England managed to defeat Australia again.[78] Willey took a figure of 2–56 as England won the third match with a record-smashing 481 for 6 against Australia which is also the highest score in the history of ODI cricket and also the most crushing defeat in terms of runs ever inflicted upon Australia.[79][80] Willey took four wickets and conceded forty-three runs as his side won again against Australia in the fourth match.[81] He didn't play the last match of the series though England won the match and the series 5–0.[82]

Willey took a figure of 1–31 as England won the only T20 against Australia.[83]

2019 Cricket World Cup and beyond[edit | edit source]

In April 2019, Willey was named in England's provisional squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.[84][85] On 21 May 2019, England finalised their squad for the World Cup, with Willey not named in the final fifteen-man team.[86]

On 29 May 2020, Willey was named in a 55-man group of players to begin training ahead of international fixtures starting in England following the COVID-19 pandemic.[87][88] On 9 July 2020, Willey was included in England's 24-man squad to start training behind closed doors for the ODI series against Ireland.[89][90] On 27 July 2020, Willey was named in England's squad for the ODI series.[91][92] On 30 July 2020, in the opening match against Ireland, Willey took his first five-wicket haul in an ODI match, with figures of 5/30 from 8.4 overs.[93]

On 29 June 2021, in the opening fixture against Sri Lanka, Willey played in his 50th ODI match.[94] In September 2021, Willey was named in England's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.[95]

2023 World Cup[edit | edit source]

With defending champions England finishing in the seventh place in 2023 World Cup, David Willey announced his retirement following the World Cup. He took 3 for 56 from his 10 overs on a winning cause in his last match against Pakistan, which was played on 11 November 2023 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "David Willey". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  2. ↑ "England cricketer David Willey weds singer Carolynne Good in stunning ceremony". Hello Magazine. 8 November 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  3. ↑ "David Willey & Carolynne Willey on the Truth Behind Their Health, Family and Cricket". YouTube. 9 August 2024.
  4. ↑ Austin Peters Hall and Willey rescue Northants The Telegraph. 2009-04-15. Retrieved 2010-01-14.
  5. ↑ Willey nets contract BBC Sport. 2009-05-08. Retrieved 2010-01-14.
  6. ↑ "BBC Sport – David Willey: Yorkshire sign all-rounder from Northants". BBC Sport. 19 August 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  7. ↑ "David Willey: Northants re-sign England all-rounder from Yorkshire on four-year deal". BBC Sport. 15 June 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  8. ↑ "David Willey named as Northamptonshire T20 captain on return to club". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 16 July 2025. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  9. ↑ "The Hundred 2021 - full squad lists". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  10. ↑ "The Hundred team guide: Northern Superchargers - all you need to know". Sky Sports. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  11. ↑ "Hundred team-by-team previews: Southern Brave, Birmingham Phoenix the teams to catch". ESPNcricinfo.
  12. ↑ "David Willey and Ash Gardner named Trent Rockets captains for 2025". www.ecb.co.uk. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  13. ↑ "Trent Rockets: Hundred side name David Willey and Ash Gardner as captains". BBC Sport. 8 July 2025. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  14. ↑ "Willey IPL bound as Super Kings come calling". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  15. ↑ "David Willey agrees to join Indian Premier League team Chennai Super Kings". Sky Sports. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  16. ↑ "David Willey confirmed to join CSK as replacement player". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  17. ↑ Martin, Ali (9 April 2018). "David Willey's late IPL departure delivers another blow to Yorkshire". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  18. ↑ "Where do the eight franchises stand before the 2020 auction?". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
  19. ↑ "IPL 2022 auction: The list of sold and unsold players". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  20. ↑ England U19 V Bangladesh U19 Scorecard BBC Sport. 2007-07-12. Retrieved 2010-01-14.
  21. ↑ "England tour of Ireland, Only ODI: Ireland v England at Dublin, May 8, 2015". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  22. ↑ "England v NZ: 3rd ODI as it happened". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  23. ↑ "3rd ODI, New Zealand tour of England at Southampton, Jun 14 2015 - Match report". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  24. ↑ "4th ODI (D/N), New Zealand tour of England at Nottingham, Jun 17 2015 - Match summary". Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  25. ↑ "5th ODI, New Zealand tour of England at Chester-le-Street, Jun 20 2015 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  26. ↑ "New Zealand tour of England, Only T20I: England v New Zealand at Manchester, Jun 23, 2015. Partner of Carolynne Poole". ESPNcricinfo. ESPN Sports Media. 23 June 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  27. ↑ "England vs New Zealand, Only T20I - Live Cricket Score, Commentary". CricBuzz. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  28. ↑ "Only T20I, Australia tour of England and Ireland at Cardiff, Aug 31 2015 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  29. ↑ "4th ODI, Australia tour of England and Ireland at Leeds, Sep 11 2015 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  30. ↑ "5th ODI, Australia tour of England and Ireland at Manchester, Sep 13 2015 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  31. ↑ "ENGLAND SELECTORS NAME THEIR TEST, ODI AND T20 SQUADS FOR PAKISTAN". Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  32. ↑ "1st ODI (D/N), England tour of United Arab Emirates at Abu Dhabi, Nov 11 2015 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  33. ↑ "2nd ODI (D/N), England tour of United Arab Emirates at Abu Dhabi, Nov 13 2015 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  34. ↑ "3rd ODI (D/N), England tour of United Arab Emirates at Sharjah, Nov 17 2015 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  35. ↑ "4th ODI (D/N), England tour of United Arab Emirates at Dubai, Nov 20 2015 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  36. ↑ "1st ODI (D/N), England tour of South Africa at Bloemfontein, Feb 3 2016 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  37. ↑ "2nd ODI, England tour of South Africa at Port Elizabeth, Feb 6 2016 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  38. ↑ "3rd ODI (D/N), England tour of South Africa at Centurion, Feb 9 2016 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  39. ↑ "Cricket match facts - South Africa vs England, 4th ODI, England tour of South Africa, 2015-16". CricBuzz. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  40. ↑ "Cricket match facts - South Africa vs England, 5th ODI, England tour of South Africa, 2015-16". CricBuzz. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  41. ↑ "5th ODI, England tour of South Africa at Cape Town, Feb 14 2016 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  42. ↑ "1st T20I (N), England tour of South Africa at Cape Town, Feb 19 2016 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  43. ↑ "15th Match, Super 10 Group 1 (N), World T20 at Mumbai, Mar 16 2016 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  44. ↑ "18th Match, Super 10 Group 1 (N), World T20 at Mumbai, Mar 18 2016 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  45. ↑ "24th Match, Super 10 Group 1 (D/N), World T20 at Delhi, Mar 23 2016 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  46. ↑ "Highest partnership for each wicket in T20 World Cup history". Archived from the original on 11 April 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
  47. ↑ "29th Match, Super 10 Group 1 (N), World T20 at Delhi, Mar 26 2016 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  48. ↑ "England vs Sri Lanka: Jason Roy, David Willey fined for misconduct". The Indian Express. 27 March 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  49. ↑ "1st Semi-Final (N), World T20 at Delhi, Mar 30 2016 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  50. ↑ "Final (N), World T20 at Kolkata, Apr 3 2016 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  51. ↑ "ICC names WT20 Teams of the Tournament".
  52. ↑ "1st ODI (D/N), Sri Lanka tour of England and Ireland at Nottingham, Jun 21 2016 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  53. ↑ "2nd ODI (D/N), Sri Lanka tour of England and Ireland at Birmingham, Jun 24 2016 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  54. ↑ "3rd ODI, Sri Lanka tour of England and Ireland at Bristol, Jun 26 2016 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  55. ↑ "England restrict subdued SL before washout". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  56. ↑ "4th ODI (D/N), Sri Lanka tour of England and Ireland at London, Jun 29 2016". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  57. ↑ "Root and Buttler lay groundwork for 3-0 series win". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  58. ↑ "4th ODI (D/N), Pakistan tour of England and Ireland at Leeds, Sep 1 2016 - Match Summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  59. ↑ "5th ODI (D/N), Pakistan tour of England and Ireland at Cardiff, Sep 4 2016 - Match Summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  60. ↑ "Only T20I (N), Pakistan tour of England and Ireland at Manchester, Sep 7 2016 - Match Summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  61. ↑ "1st ODI (D/N), England tour of Bangladesh at Dhaka, Oct 7, 2016 - Match Summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  62. ↑ "2nd ODI (D/N), England tour of Bangladesh at Dhaka, Oct 9, 2016 - Match Summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  63. ↑ "3rd ODI (D/N), England tour of Bangladesh at Chittagong, Oct 12, 2016 - Match Summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  64. ↑ "1st ODI (D/N), England tour of India at Pune, Jan 15, 2017 - Match Summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  65. ↑ "2nd ODI (D/N), England tour of India at Cuttack, Jan 19, 2017 - Match Summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  66. ↑ "3rd ODI (D/N), England tour of India at Kolkata, Jan 22, 2017 - Match Summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  67. ↑ "Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes help England defend 321". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  68. ↑ "1st ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of England at Manchester, Sep 19 2017 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  69. ↑ "2nd ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of England at Nottingham, Sep 21 2017 - Match commentary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  70. ↑ "3rd ODI, West Indies tour of England at Bristol, Sep 24 2017 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  71. ↑ "4th ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of England at London, Sep 27 2017 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  72. ↑ "5th ODI (D/N), West Indies tour of England at Southampton, Sep 29 2017 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  73. ↑ "2nd Match (N), Trans-Tasman Twenty20 Tri-Series at Hobart, Feb 7 2018 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  74. ↑ "3rd Match (N), Trans-Tasman Twenty20 Tri-Series at Melbourne, Feb 10 2018 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  75. ↑ "4th Match (N), Trans-Tasman Twenty20 Tri-Series at Wellington, Feb 13 2018". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  76. ↑ "6th Match (N), Trans-Tasman Twenty20 Tri-Series at Hamilton, Feb 18 2018 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  77. ↑ "1st ODI (D/N), Australia tour of England at London, Jun 13 2018 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  78. ↑ "2nd ODI, Australia tour of England at Cardiff, Jun 16 2018 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  79. ↑ "3rd ODI (D/N), Australia tour of England at Nottingham, Jun 19 2018 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  80. ↑ "Jonny Bairstow and Alex Hales condemn Australia to heaviest defeat after record-smashing 481 for 6". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  81. ↑ "4th ODI (D/N), Australia tour of England at Chester-le-Street, Jun 21 2018 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  82. ↑ "Cricket match facts - England vs Australia, 5th ODI, Australia tour of England, 2018". CricBuzz. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  83. ↑ "Only T20I (D/N), Australia tour of England at Birmingham, Jun 27 2018 - Match summary". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  84. ↑ "Jofra Archer misses World Cup cut but included to play Ireland, Pakistan". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
  85. ↑ "England leave out Jofra Archer from World Cup squad". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
  86. ↑ "World Cup: England name Jofra Archer, Tom Curran & Liam Dawson in squad". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
  87. ↑ "England Men confirm back-to-training group". England and Wales Cricket Board. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  88. ↑ "Alex Hales, Liam Plunkett left out as England name 55-man training group". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  89. ↑ "Injured Chris Jordan misses England's ODI squad to face Ireland". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  90. ↑ "England men name behind-closed-doors ODI training group". England and Wales Cricket Board. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  91. ↑ "England Men name 14-strong squad for Royal London Series". England and Wales Cricket Board. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  92. ↑ "England v Ireland: David Willey & Reece Topley recalled for ODI series". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  93. ↑ "Ireland skittled for 172 in first ODI as England seamer David Willey takes five wickets". Sky Sports. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  94. ↑ "David Willey's return, what next for Tom Curran, and how competitive can Sri Lanka be? ODI Things to Watch". The Cricketer. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  95. ↑ "Tymal Mills makes England's T20 World Cup squad, no return for Ben Stokes". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 9 September 2021.

External links[edit | edit source]

Royal Challengers Bangalore Team and Player list 2022[dead link]

Template:Northamptonshire County Cricket Club squad Template:London Spirit squad Template:Sydney Thunder current squad

Retrieved from "https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?title=David_Willey_(cricketer)&oldid=458508"
Discover more