Colin Metson Explained

Colin Metson
Fullname:Colin Peter Metson
Birth Place:Goff's Oak, Hertfordshire, England
Batting:Right-handed
Columns:2
Column1:First-class
Matches1:232
Runs1:4,062
Bat Avg1:17.43
100S/50S1:0/7
Top Score1:96
Hidedeliveries:true
Catches/Stumpings1:561/51
Column2:List A
Matches2:234
Runs2:943
Bat Avg2:11.78
100S/50S2:0/0
Top Score2:30*
Catches/Stumpings2:227/63
Source:https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/colin-metson-17009 CricInfo
Date:6 December
Year:2022

Colin Peter Metson (born 2 July 1963) is a former English cricketer.

He was described by Dickie Bird as "the best wicketkeeper I have seen in England since Alan Knott".[1]

Metson started his career at Middlesex where he was an understudy to Paul Downton, appearing only when Downton was on international duty from 1981 until 1986. He joined Glamorgan in 1987 to get more game time and soon became their first choice wicketkeeper.

Personal

Metson studied Economic History at Durham University, graduating in 1985.[2] He was the managing director of Cricket of Glamorgan County Cricket Club (2010 - 2012) and was appointed Community and Cricket Development manager on 14 February 2012.

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/colin-metson-17009 Colin Metson
  2. Results of Final Examinations, June 1985 . Durham University Gazette 1984/85 . 1985 . 97 .