About Simon King
Born 1987. Simon King is a British cricketer.
Simon James King (born 4 September 1987) is an English former cricketer who played for Surrey from 2005 to 2011. He was educated at Warlingham School, and The John Fisher School. He made his debut for Surrey's second XI in 2005, taking 17 wickets in his first season, and took a further 30 the following year. May 2006 saw King selected for the England under-19 side Vs India under-19.
He was released by Surrey at the end of the 2011 season. A season in which King hardly played due to a misdiagnosed stress fracture in his back.
His younger brother, Daryl, came through the age groups from the age of 8 through to academy, he also made appearances for Surrey's second XI in 2009.
The brothers both now run a successful cricket coaching business headquartered in Singapore called King Brothers Cricket.
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Who is Simon King?
English cricketer (born 1987)
When was Simon King born?
Simon King was born on 4 September 1987 in Camberwell.
What is Simon King's occupation?
Simon King is a cricketer.
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Simon King is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Simon King (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Simon King. https://biography.guide/simon-king-cricketer/
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