Mitchell Killeen

Mitchell Jack Killeen (born 29 September 2004) is an English cricketer who plays for Essex County Cricket Club. He is a right-handed batsman and right arm medium pace bowler.

Career He came through the Durham County Cricket Academy and signed a rookie contract with the county in 2022, and made his debut that year, earning three appearances in the Royal London Cup. He also made his debut for England U19 in 2022. Having made four List A appearances for the county he signed a one year extension to his rookie contract with Durham in 2023. He signed another contract extension in 2024.

In May 2025, he was called into a County Select XI to play the touring Zimbabwe national team in Leicester. That month, he made his County Championship debut for Durham against Somerset, taking five wickets in the first innings.

In August 2025, after rejecting the offer of a contract extension from Durham, Killeen agreed a two-year deal to join Essex starting in 2026. Killeen is a T20 premiership player for Tallangatta Cricket Club.

Personal life He is the son of former cricketer Neil Killeen.