Background
He was born at Preston, Lancashire.
He was born at Preston, Lancashire.
He was educated at Parklands High School, Chorley, before attending Myerscough College, Manchester.
Sweeney is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm medium pace. Sweeney made his debut for Northamptonshire in a List A match against Warwickshire in the 2011 Clydesdale Bank 40 at Edgbaston, in what was his only appearance for the county in that season. In December 2011, he signed a two-year contract with Northamptonshire, but only played one more first-team match.
He was released by the club at the end of the 2013 season.
He played as a professional for Penzance Cricket Club in 2015.