Jack Murphy (cricketer)

Jack Roger Murphy (born 15 July 1995) is a Welsh former professional cricketer who played for Glamorgan County Cricket Club and Cardiff MCC University. He played as an all-rounder who batted left-handed and bowled left-arm fast-medium deliveries. He made his first-class debut for Cardiff MCC University against Glamorgan in April 2015.[1]

Jack Murphy
Personal information
Full name
Jack Roger Murphy
Born (1995-07-15) 15 July 1995
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingLeft-arm fast-medium
RoleAll-rounder
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2015–2019Glamorgan (squad no. 7)
2015Cardiff MCCU
FC debut2 April 2015 Cardiff MCCU v Glamorgan
LA debut15 July 2016 Glamorgan v Pakistan A
Career statistics
Competition First-class List A
Matches 18 3
Runs scored 669 25
Batting average 22.30 8.33
100s/50s 0/2 0/0
Top score 80 10
Balls bowled 339 60
Wickets 3 0
Bowling average 69.33 –
5 wickets in innings 0 –
10 wickets in match 0 –
Best bowling 2/90 –
Catches/stumpings 6/– 0/–
Source: CricInfo, 28 September 2018

In June 2019, Murphy was forced to retire from professional cricket due to a knee-injury at the age of 23.[2]

References
  1. "Marylebone Cricket Club University Matches, Glamorgan v Cardiff MCCU at Cardiff, 2–4 April 2015". ESPNcricinfo. ESPN. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  2. "Jack Murphy: Glamorgan batsman forced to retire aged 23". BBC Sport. 14 June 2019. Retrieved 14 June 2019.


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