Cameron White

Australian former international cricketer and T20 captain

Cameron Leon White (born 18 August 1983) is an Australian former international cricketer who captained the national side in Twenty20 Internationals. A powerful middle order batsman and right-arm leg-spin bowler, White made his first-class cricket debut as a teenager in the 2000–01 season for the Victoria cricket team as a bowling all-rounder. During his time with Australia, White won the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy.

Quick Facts

Nationality: Australia

Lore & Background

White became Victoria's youngest ever captain at age 20 in 2003–04, leading their one-day side, with the first-class captaincy following the next season. He captained the Australian Under-19 squad to victory in the 2002 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, finishing as the tournament's leading run-scorer with 423 runs. His nickname 'Bear' is due to his purported resemblance to the polar bear mascot of Bundaberg Rum.

Reader's Guide

White played four Test matches in 2008. His tenure as T20 captain ended with the 2012 series against India after poor form in the Big Bash League. He was succeeded by Melbourne Stars teammate George Bailey. White retired from professional cricket in August 2020.