Akeem Levar Dodson
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About
Professional cricketer who made his senior debut for the American national team in 2008. He previously played for the national under-19 side at the 2006 Under-19 World Cup. Since his senior debut, he has played regularly at international tournaments, including at the 2013 and 2015 World Twenty20 Qualifiers.
Before Fame
At age 15, he made his international under-19 debut at the 2003 Americas Under-19 Championship. At the tournament, he scored 89 runs from his four matches, which was the second-most for his team.
Trivia
At the 2013 Americas Division One Twenty20, he played in seven of an eight possible matches. Against Suriname in the opening game, he was named man of the match after hitting 54 runs not out from 40 balls.
Family Life
He has two daughters called Lailah and Farrah.
Associated With
He and fellow athlete Mookie Betts have both represented the US in international tournaments.