James Bradshaw (cricketer, born 1906) explained

James Bradshaw
Country:England
Fullname:James William Montgomery Bradshaw
Birth Date:23 November 1906
Birth Place:Oakham, Rutland, England
Death Place:Oakham, Rutland, England
Batting:Left-handed
Bowling:Right-arm
Family:James Bradshaw (cousin)
Walter Bradshaw (cousin)
Club1:Leicestershire
Columns:1
Column1:First-class
Matches1:3
Runs1:95
Bat Avg1:31.66
100S/50S1:0/1
Top Score1:82
Deliveries1:192
Wickets1:1
Bowl Avg1:103.00
Fivefor1:0
Tenfor1:0
Best Bowling1:1/25
Catches/Stumpings1:3/–
Date:30 July
Year:2011
Source:http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/9942.html Cricinfo

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.

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.

Notes and References

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