Chris Greaves (cricketer) explained

Chris Greaves
Country:Scotland
Fullname:Christopher Nicholas Greaves
Birth Date:12 October 1990
Birth Place:South Africa
Batting:Right-handed
Bowling:Right-arm leg break
Role:Bowler
International:true
Internationalspan:2021–present
Odidebutdate:29 May
Odidebutyear:2022
Odidebutagainst:USA
Odicap:72
Lastodidate:26 July
Lastodiyear:2024
Lastodiagainst:Namibia
T20idebutdate:8 October
T20idebutyear:2021
T20idebutagainst:PNG
T20icap:52
Lastt20idate:15 June
Lastt20iyear:2024
Lastt20iagainst:Australia
Columns:4
Column1:ODI
Matches1:29
Runs1:379
Bat Avg1:23.68
100S/50S1:0/2
Top Score1:56
Deliveries1:641
Wickets1:25
Bowl Avg1:23.04
Fivefor1:1
Tenfor1:0
Best Bowling1:5/53
Catches/Stumpings1:10/–
Column2:T20I
Matches2:29
Runs2:264
Bat Avg2:20.30
100S/50S2:0/0
Top Score2:45
Deliveries2:360
Wickets2:18
Bowl Avg2:25.33
Fivefor2:0
Tenfor2:0
Best Bowling2:2/2
Catches/Stumpings2:12/–
Column3:LA
Matches3:29
Runs3:379
Bat Avg3:23.68
100S/50S3:0/2
Top Score3:56
Deliveries3:641
Wickets3:25
Bowl Avg3:23.04
Fivefor3:1
Tenfor3:0
Best Bowling3:5/53
Catches/Stumpings3:10/–
Column4:T20
Matches4:29
Runs4:264
Bat Avg4:20.30
100S/50S4:0/0
Top Score4:45
Deliveries4:360
Wickets4:18
Bowl Avg4:25.33
Fivefor4:0
Tenfor4:0
Best Bowling4:2/2
Catches/Stumpings4:12/–
Date:5 August 2024
Source:http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/873199.html Cricinfo

Christopher Nicholas Greaves (born 12 October 1990) is a South African cricketer who plays for the Scotland national cricket team. He made his international debut in 2021 and plays as a right-arm leg spin bowler.[1] [2]

Personal life

Greaves was born on 12 October 1990 in South Africa.[1] He moved to Scotland in 2011, qualifying to play for Scotland by residency.[3] Prior to making the national team he worked as an Amazon delivery driver.[4]

Domestic career

Greaves grew up playing club cricket in Randburg, South Africa. After moving to Scotland he played for Glenrothes Cricket Club and Forfarshire Cricket Club. He also played for Gloucestershire in England's Second XI Championship in 2019.[5]

International career

Greaves was included in the extended Scottish national squad in 2018 and was named in the team for the 2019 Oman Quadrangular Series, although he did not play a game.[6] In June 2019, he was selected to represent Scotland A in their tour to Ireland to play the Ireland Wolves.[7] He made his List A debut for Scotland A against the Ireland Wolves on 6 June 2019.[8] He made his Twenty20 debut for Scotland A against the Ireland Wolves on 9 June 2019.[9]

In September 2021, Greaves was named in Scotland's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for their series against Zimbabwe,[10] and in Scotland's squads for the 2021 Summer T20 Bash and the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.[11] He made his T20I debut on 8 October 2021, for Scotland against Papua New Guinea.[12] In Scotland's opening match of the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Greaves had a man of the match performance against Bangladesh.[13]

In May 2022, Greaves was named in Scotland's One Day International (ODI) squad for the 2022 United States Tri-Nation Series.[14] He made his ODI debut on 29 May 2022, for Scotland against the United States.[15]

In May 2024, he was named in Scotland’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.https://www.scorewaves.com/news-details/scotland-squad-for-t20-world-cup[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chris Greaves . 6 June 2019 . ESPN Cricinfo.
  2. Web site: Scotland ‘A’ call-up for Dumfries Lad Chris McBride – Cricket News . dgwgo.com . 6 June 2019.
  3. News: Chris Greaves stars as 'incredible' Scotland stun Bangladesh in T20 World Cup opener. The Scotsman. 17 October 2021. 27 June 2023. Gary. Heatly.
  4. News: T20 World Cup: Scotland star Chris Greaves goes from delivering for Amazon to delivering on big stage. Sky Sports. 18 October 2021. 27 June 2023.
  5. News: Chris Greaves: Remember the name!. The Cricketer. Elizabeth. Botcherby. 17 October 2021. 27 June 2023.
  6. News: Greaves targets return after success in South Africa. Cricket Scotland. 15 March 2021. 27 June 2023.
  7. Web site: Scotland A Squad Selected for Ireland Trip . Cricket Scotland . 5 June 2019.
  8. Web site: 3rd unofficial ODI, Scotland A tour of Ireland at Wicklow, Jun 6 2019 . 6 June 2019 . ESPN Cricinfo.
  9. Web site: 1st unofficial T20I, Scotland A tour of Ireland at Wicklow, Jun 9 2019 . 9 June 2019 . ESPN Cricinfo.
  10. Web site: Captain Coetzer leads Scotland squad to ICC Men's T20 World Cup . Cricket Scotland . 9 September 2021.
  11. Web site: Scotland name 17-player provisional squad for T20 World Cup . International Cricket Council . 9 September 2021.
  12. Web site: Only T20I, ICCA Dubai, Oct 8 2021, Papua New Guinea v Scotland T20I Match . ESPN Cricinfo . 8 October 2021.
  13. Web site: From Amazon driver to T20 World Cup star: Scots hail T20 giant slayer Chris Greaves . Times of India . 18 October 2021.
  14. Web site: Men's team head stateside for the first time . Cricket Scotland . 5 May 2022.
  15. Web site: 80th Match, Pearland, May 29, 2022, ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 . ESPN Cricinfo . 29 May 2022.
  16. Web site: Scotland’s 15-Player Squad for ICC Men’s T20I World Cup . 2024-06-11 . ScoreWaves . en.