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.

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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