Issue 38 On Debut

David Payne’s Debut

Gloucestershire Vs Hampshire, August 2009

David Payne looks back on the moment he became a professional cricketer, remembering the good, the bad and everything in between.

19 August, 2026

WORDS BY Ben Hoggan 467 views

On Debut

David Payne’s Professional Debut

On 25 August 2009, an 18-year-old David Payne made his professional debut for Gloucestershire against Hampshire in the NatWest Pro40 Division One at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Gloucestershire were bowled out for 181, with the hosts chasing down the target to win by three wickets. It was the first game of what would become a long professional career for Payne, who is now a globetrotting white-ball specialist.

Name: David Payne
Debut: List A
Team: Gloucestershire
Game: Vs Hampshire in Pro40 Division One
Ground: The Rose Bowl
Result: Hampshire won by 3 wickets
Stats: Payne 1-25 from 3 overs

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Across David Payne’s Career

Moving forward

Returning to the top of his mark in his first games for Gloucester

Celebration Time

David Payne celebrates on the pitch with arms outstretched after taking wicket.

Payne Bowls

An action shot close to debut

A Legacy in Gloucester

A striking mural celebrating Gloucestershire cricket featuring David Payne.

Catch

A moment from the beginning of the journey.

Early Days

An archive shot of Payne at the start of his domestic career.

Eye on the ball

Facing up with the bat early in his career

Author Credits

Words by Ben Hoggan

Featuring David Payne

Interview By Will Moulton

Video Edit By Ben Hoggan

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David Payne’s Debut

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