James Bradshaw (cricketer, born 1906)

James William Montgomery Bradshaw (23 November 1906 – 5 December 1938) was an English cricketer. Bradshaw was a left-handed batsman who was a right-arm bowler, although his bowling style is unknown. He was born in Oakham, Rutland.

Not to be confused with his cousin James Bradshaw (cricketer, born 1902), who played for Leicestershire 1923–33.

James Bradshaw
Personal information
Full name
James William Montgomery Bradshaw
Born(1906-11-23)23 November 1906
Oakham, Rutland, England
Died5 December 1938(1938-12-05) (aged 32)
Oakham, Rutland, England
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingRight-arm
RelationsJames Bradshaw (cousin)
Walter Bradshaw (cousin)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1935–1938Leicestershire
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 3
Runs scored 95
Batting average 31.66
100s/50s 0/1
Top score 82
Balls bowled 192
Wickets 1
Bowling average 103.00
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 1/25
Catches/stumpings 3/–
Source: Cricinfo, 30 July 2011

He made his first-class debut for Leicestershire against Sir J Cahn's XI in 1935. He made 2 further first-class appearances, against Sir L Parkinson's XI in 1935 and Oxford University in 1938.[1] In his 3 matches, he scored 95 runs at an average of 31.66, with a high score of 82.[2] This score came in his debut match against Sir J Cahn's XI.[3] He also took a single wicket, that of Oxford University batsman John Guy.[4]

His cousins, James Bradshaw and Walter Bradshaw, both played first-class cricket for Leicestershire. Bradshaw died in the town of his birth on 5 December 1938.

References
  1. "First-Class Matches played by James Bradshaw". CricketArchive. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
  2. "First-class Batting and Fielding For Each Team by James Bradshaw". CricketArchive. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
  3. "Sir J Cahn's XI v Leicestershire, 1935". CricketArchive. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
  4. "First-class Bowling For Each Team by James Bradshaw". CricketArchive. Retrieved 30 July 2011.


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