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Callum Vidler is a young Australian right-arm fast bowler who plays for Queensland and is contracted to Brisbane Heat, best known for being Australia’s leading wicket taker at the 2024 Under 19 Cricket World Cup, which the team went on to win. He has played just 3 First-Class matches and 2 List A matches so far, taking 12 First-Class wickets at an average of 28.25, but the numbers only tell part of the story. He has not yet played a Big Bash League match, despite being contracted to Brisbane Heat since 2023, and he has not played senior international cricket at any level.
His career so far is really about raw potential and a fight against injury rather than a long list of finished achievements. Vidler regularly bowls above 150 km per hour, one of the fastest bowlers of his age in the country, but a back stress fracture wiped out an entire season just as his opportunity with Brisbane Heat was opening up. This article covers his full biography, his junior heroics, and exactly where his career stands right now. You can follow all the latest cricket news and player coverage on CRIC INFO 365.
Callum Vidler: Full Biography at a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Callum Andrew Vidler (Callum Vidler) |
| Born | 14 October 2005, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Age | 20 |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast |
| Playing Role | Bowler |
| International Caps | None at senior level (Under 19 international only) |
| First-Class Debut | 11 March 2024, for Queensland vs New South Wales |
| List A Debut | 13 February 2025, for Queensland vs New South Wales |
| BBL Status | Contracted to Brisbane Heat, has not yet made his BBL debut |
Teams Callum Vidler Has Played For
| Team | Format / League | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Valley District Cricket Club | Premier Cricket | Ongoing since junior level |
| Australia Under 19s | Youth international | 2023 to 2024 |
| Queensland | First-Class / List A | 2023/24 to present |
| Brisbane Heat | Big Bash League (BBL) | Contracted since 2023, yet to debut |
Vidler was born and raised in Brisbane, and attended Brisbane Grammar School. He still represents Valley District Cricket Club, the Premier Cricket club he first joined as a child, and is currently studying economics and finance at the University of Queensland alongside his professional cricket career.
Who Is Callum Vidler and How Did His Career Start?
Callum Andrew Vidler was born on 14 October 2005 in Brisbane, Queensland. He bowls right-arm fast, and has been recorded bowling at speeds over 150 km per hour, genuinely rare pace for a player of his age.
His talent showed early through Queensland’s junior pathways. At 17 years old, he starred in an Under 19 Test against England in Worcester, taking a five wicket haul in one innings and eight wickets for the match. According to cricket.com.au’s profile of his rise, that performance helped lock in his place for the following year’s Under 19 World Cup, and he was also the leading wicket taker for Australia in the 2023 Under 19 Ashes series.
In December 2023, Vidler was signed by Brisbane Heat as a Local Replacement Player, training with the BBL squad during that season, though he did not play a match at that stage.
What Did Callum Vidler Achieve at the Under 19 World Cup?
This is the standout moment of his career so far, and it is genuinely worth knowing in detail. At the 2024 ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Vidler finished as Australia’s leading wicket taker, with 14 dismissals, at a remarkable bowling average of 11.71, according to Wikipedia’s account of the tournament. Australia went on to win the tournament, beating India in the final, their first Under 19 World Cup title since Mitch Marsh’s team in 2010.
Vidler later admitted to being “rattled” by a text message from Queensland’s high performance head, Joe Dawes, sent two nights before the final, informing him he was in line to make his First-Class debut later that month. He composed himself enough to take 2 for 35 in the final itself, helping Australia lift the trophy. Speaking about his approach to bowling fast, he said plainly that if anyone ever told him to slow down, he was not going to listen to them, a line that has stuck as a fair summary of his whole approach to the game.
How Did Callum Vidler’s First-Class Career Begin?
True to that pre-final text message, Vidler made his First-Class debut for Queensland on 11 March 2024, against New South Wales, in the final Sheffield Shield match of that season. He made an immediate impact, taking 12 wickets in his first three matches, including a standout 4 wickets for 33 runs in the Sheffield Shield final against South Australia.
That form earned him a full state contract with Queensland for the first time ahead of the 2024-25 season. A few months later, in August 2024, Brisbane Heat confirmed they had signed him on a full BBL contract for BBL|14, describing him as one of the most exciting young quicks in the country. At that point, everything pointed toward a big breakout season, both in the Sheffield Shield and finally in the Big Bash itself.
What Happened With Callum Vidler’s Injury?
This is the part of his story that explains why his numbers still look so small for a player who has generated this much excitement. According to cricket.com.au’s detailed report on his recovery, Vidler suffered his first back stress fracture, after consecutive scans revealed bone oedema, sometimes called hot spots, in his lower back. What he later called a “costly mistake,” pushing through the warning signs rather than easing off, eventually cost him the entire following summer, including his first real chance at a BBL debut.
Before the injury forced him out, he had shown exactly why Brisbane Heat wanted him under contract, taking 17 wickets in just five outings for Queensland’s Bulls. Since then, his career has been defined as much by recovery as by cricket itself, regular MRI scans, and a slow, careful build back toward full fitness, all while continuing his university studies in economics and finance alongside the rehab process.
Has Callum Vidler Played in the BBL?
Not yet, and this is worth stating plainly rather than skipping past it. Despite being signed by Brisbane Heat as a Local Replacement Player in the 2023-24 season and then earning a full BBL contract for BBL|14 in 2024-25, Vidler has not made his BBL debut. His back stress fracture ruled him out through the period when that debut looked most likely, and as of the most recent reporting available, he remains a contracted Brisbane Heat player still waiting for his first Big Bash appearance.
Speaking before his injury, Vidler said he had watched the Big Bash his whole life, and that playing at the Gabba, something he had not done yet, would be a dream come true. That moment is still ahead of him rather than behind him.
What Records and Honours Does Callum Vidler Hold?
- Leading wicket taker for Australia at the 2024 Under 19 Cricket World Cup, with 14 wickets at an average of 11.71, as Australia won the tournament
- Five wicket haul and eight wickets in the match, against England at Under 19 level in Worcester at just 17 years old
- Leading wicket taker for Australia in the 2023 Under 19 Ashes series
- 4 wickets for 33 runs in a Sheffield Shield final, in only his third First-Class match
- 17 wickets in five matches for Queensland’s Bulls, before his back stress fracture ended that run of form
What Do Callum Vidler’s Career Numbers Look Like?
Given how early he is in his senior career, the figures below reflect a genuinely small sample size so far, alongside his Under 19 international numbers.
Bowling Record
| Format / Level | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Best Bowling (BBI) | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | 4W / 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class (FC) | 3 | 6 | 12 | 4/64 | 28.25 | 4.55 | 37.25 | 1 / 0 |
| List A (Domestic) | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3/36 | 20.40 | 6.80 | 18.00 | 0 / 0 |
| Under 19 ODI (International) | 6 | 6 | 14 | 4/17 | 11.71 | 3.80 | 18.50 | 1 / 0 |
Batting and Fielding Record
| Format / Level | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score (HS) | Average | Not Outs | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class (FC) | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3* | 3.00 | 4 | 0 |
| List A (Domestic) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1* | – | 2 | 0 |
| Under 19 ODI (International) | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2.00 | 0 | 0 |
Vidler is a genuine tailend batter, picked purely for his bowling, and his official record shows he has not taken a catch or affected a stumping in either top tier domestic or international cricket to date.
What Does Callum Vidler’s BBL Record Look Like?
There is no BBL record to show, and that is worth saying clearly rather than leaving it vague. Vidler has been on Brisbane Heat’s books since December 2023, first as a Local Replacement Player and then on a full BBL|14 contract, but a back stress fracture kept him out through the entire period when his debut looked closest. As of the most recent reporting available, he is still working his way back to full fitness and has not yet played a single Big Bash match.
For fans wanting to know the moment he does make his debut, his live profile on ESPNcricinfo and Brisbane Heat’s own player page are the best places to check, since both will update immediately once that first appearance happens.
FAQs
Has Callum Vidler played international cricket for Australia?
Not at senior level. His international experience is entirely at Under 19 level, where he was Australia’s leading wicket taker at the 2024 Under 19 Cricket World Cup, which Australia won.
Has Callum Vidler played in the BBL?
No. He has been contracted to Brisbane Heat since December 2023, but a back stress fracture kept him out through the 2024-25 season, and he has not yet made his BBL debut.
How fast does Callum Vidler bowl?
He has been recorded bowling at speeds over 150 km per hour, making him one of the quickest bowlers of his age in Australian domestic cricket.
What is Callum Vidler’s biggest cricket achievement so far?
Finishing as Australia’s leading wicket taker at the 2024 Under 19 Cricket World Cup, with 14 wickets at an average of 11.71, as the team went on to win the tournament.
What injury has Callum Vidler dealt with?
A back stress fracture, first identified through consecutive MRI scans that revealed bone oedema in his lower back, which ruled him out for an entire domestic season.
What is Callum Vidler’s First-Class bowling record?
12 wickets from 3 matches at an average of 28.25, including a standout 4 wickets for 33 runs in a Sheffield Shield final in just his third match.
Does Callum Vidler play any other sport or study outside cricket?
He is studying economics and finance at the University of Queensland alongside his professional cricket career.
Which state does Callum Vidler play for?
Queensland. He came through the state’s junior pathways and signed his first full contract with the Queensland Bulls ahead of the 2024-25 season.
How old was Callum Vidler when he made his First-Class debut?
He was 18 years old, making his debut for Queensland against New South Wales on 11 March 2024, just weeks after starring at the Under 19 World Cup.
What grade cricket club does Callum Vidler play for?
Valley District Cricket Club in Brisbane, the same club he joined as a child and still represents in Queensland Premier Cricket.
Is Callum Vidler considered a future Australian Test prospect?
He has not been named in any senior Australian squad yet, but his raw pace, his Under 19 World Cup form, and his early Sheffield Shield performances have led several cricket writers to list him among the young fast bowlers worth watching for future national selection, once he returns to full fitness.
What is Callum Vidler’s approach to bowling fast known for?
An aggressive, no compromise attitude. He has said publicly that if anyone ever told him to slow down, he would not listen, and that mindset has shaped both his rapid rise and the injury setbacks that have come with it.
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