Tyran Liddiard made his first grade debut for Penrith during the 2016/17 season in a T20 game against Hawkesbury. He is Penrith first grade cap number 212.
A very talented wicket keeper batsman Tyran has worked his way up the batting order and has scored 2 centuries so far in season 2020/21. 125 not out against Hawkesbury and 118 not out against Parramatta.
Tyran is also a proud member of the Australian Indigenous and had the good fortune to tour England with the team in 2018.
Let’s meet Tyran Liddiard
What year you were born?
1997
If you can share with our readers how you would describe yourself as a cricketer?
Wicket Keeper Batsman
What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket so far?
When I was lucky enough to be a part of the Penrith First grade team and we won the 2018-2019 McDonalds NSW Premier Cricket Grand Final (Belvidere Cup), and I was awarded the Benaud Medal for the player of the grand final, the first indigenous player to do so and second youngest.
Tyran with the Benaud Medal
At what age did you make your first- grade debut?
I was 18 years old against Hawkesbury in a T20 game
Who’s your favourite all-time cricketer?
Adam Gilchrist
Who is the best fastest bowler you’ve played against?
Jofra Archer
Who is the best spinner you’ve played against?
Steve O’Keefe
What would you consider to be your most memorable catch as a wicket keeper?
The most memorable catch I’ve taken would be the catch I took while playing at The Oval during the Indigenous Australian tour in England in 2018.
Tyran completes a stumping for the Indigenous Australian team at The Oval
What would you consider to be your most memorable stumping as a wicket keeper?
That would be during our Grand final for Poidevin Gray when I took a leg side stumping which helped win the game.
Who’s the best wicket keeper you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?
Peter Nevil
Who played the best innings you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?
Ryan Gibson during a Second XI game against NSW/ACT where he scored 100 in the second innings with a strike rate of over 100.
Who are the two players in NSW Premier Cricket you’ve come to admire most in terms of skills and competitive spirit in the competitions you played?
Tim Cummins he is constantly thinking and, in the game, and always competitive.
Ryan Smith his captaincy brings a team together, he is a hard worker in the game who is consistently encouraging and supporting his teammates.
Which singer/band would you like to see perform live?
Peking duck or Khalid
Peking Duck
Can you recall some banter or an exchange on the cricket field that still makes you laugh today?
Yes, Brent Williams and I would always have a laugh on the field. He is extremely quick witted and there is too many too mention but he always brought an energy and banter to every game.
One time the game was dead and they were just blocking them. It was hot and it was quiet out in the field and all you hear is Brent from point with his hands on his hips yell out “Get me off for a beer”. Everyone just laughed. He went on to get hit in the head during the game while fielding at silly mid on
Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?
I would have to name three as each have supported me in different ways.
Firstly our captain Ryan Smith (Bomber). I started my grade experience with him in 5th grade when I was 14 and I was lucky enough to play with him again in first grade. He has been an awesome mentor and support to me during my journey.
Chris Withers, I was lucky to play with him for three years in the lower grades and his honesty around my game and friendship was a huge support to me.
Jeff Cook my Imparja Cup coach has been a great support to me and again provides honest and open feedback and supported my personal development.
Penrith's captain Ryan Smith
Where do you find inspiration that gets you through challenging times?
Definitely family and good mates. They remind you that you have to find the positives in every situation and learn from your mistakes. To learn and grow when you face challenges and really to see it as a learning curve. It’s also good to remind myself that the sun will come up the next day.
Who are the three people in the world you’d love to have a chat to in person?
Michael Jordan, Margo Robbie, and Adam Gilchrist
What do you like to do to relax outside cricket?
Play FIFA, tennis, table tennis, hang with mates and run.
What’s your occupation?
I am currently a primary school teacher in Western Sydney, Cambridge Park
Do you have a favourite quote?
Talent wins games, but team work and intelligence wins championships. (Michael Jordan)
Can we ask, what would it mean to you to be selected to play for NSW?
It has been something I have always strived for it and has been goal of mine from back when I played in my local competition as a kid. It’s definitely a goal and would mean the world to not only me but also to my family as they have worked with me throughout my cricket journey.
It would be about representing my state and doing my best for those around me, and a great opportunity to continue to learn and develop from the experience of others within the NSW playing group, I still feel like I could learn so much and grow in my game.
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