Michael Jones (cricketer) explained

Michael Jones
Country:Scotland
Fullname:Michael Alexander Jones
Birth Date:5 January 1998
Birth Place:Ormskirk, Lancashire, England
Batting:Right-handed
Bowling:Right-arm off break
Role:Batsman
International:true
Odidebutdate:16 January
Odidebutyear:2018
Odidebutagainst:Ireland
Lastodidate:17 August
Lastodiyear:2022
Lastodiagainst:USA
Odicap:64
T20idebutdate:29 July
T20idebutyear:2022
T20idebutagainst:New Zealand
T20icap:60
Lastt20idate:15 June
Lastt20iyear:2024
Lastt20iagainst:Australia
Club1:Durham
Year1:2018–present
Clubnumber1:10
Club2:Desert Vipers
Year2:2024
Club3:Northern Superchargers
Year3:2024
Hidedeliveries:true
Columns:4
Column1:ODI
Matches1:12
Runs1:354
Bat Avg1:29.50
100S/50S1:0/3
Top Score1:87
Catches/Stumpings1:4/–
Column2:T20I
Matches2:10
Runs2:223
Bat Avg2:24.77
100S/50S2:0/1
Top Score2:86
Catches/Stumpings2:6/–
Column3:FC
Matches3:40
Runs3:2,053
Bat Avg3:33.11
100S/50S3:3/12
Top Score3:206
Catches/Stumpings3:15/–
Column4:LA
Matches4:28
Runs4:715
Bat Avg4:26.48
100S/50S4:1/4
Top Score4:119
Catches/Stumpings4:10/–
Date:19 August 2024
Source:http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1093091.html Cricinfo

Michael Alexander Jones (born 5 January 1998) is a Scottish cricketer.[1] He made his One Day International (ODI) debut for Scotland against Ireland in the 2017–18 United Arab Emirates Tri-Nation Series, and was Scotland's top scorer in the match with 87 runs in a six-wicket defeat.[2] [3]

Early life

Jones was born in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England. He qualified to play for Scotland via his mother who was born in Aberdeen.[4]

Jones was educated at Ormskirk School and Myerscough College. A product of the Lancashire Academy, he played club cricket for Ormskirk Cricket Club in the Liverpool and District Cricket Competition. During 2017, he featured in county 2nd XI matches for Durham, Derbyshire and Leicestershire,[5]

Domestic and franchise cricket

Jones signed a senior academy contract with Durham ahead of the 2018 season and also played for Tynemouth Cricket Club.[6]

During the 2017-2018 Australian summer, Jones played for the Torquay Tigers Cricket Club making 573 runs at an average of 71.62, including three 100s and three 50s. [7]

He made his first-class debut for Durham against Derbyshire on 9 June 2018 in the 2018 County Championship.[8]

In July 2019, he was selected to play for the Glasgow Giants in the inaugural edition of the Euro T20 Slam cricket tournament.[9] [10] However, the following month the tournament was cancelled.[11]

In April 2022, in the 2022 County Championship, Jones scored his maiden century in first-class cricket, with 108 runs against Leicestershire.[12] He made his Twenty20 debut on 26 May 2022, for Durham in the 2022 T20 Blast.[13] In July 2022, also in the County Championship, Jones scored his maiden double century in first-class cricket, with 206 runs against Middlesex.[14]

International career

In October 2021, Jones was named as a reserve player in Scotland's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.[15] Following an injury to Josh Davey, Jones was added to Scotland's main squad for their last three matches of the tournament.[16]

In July 2022, Jones was named in Scotland's T20I squad for their home series against New Zealand.[17] Jones made his T20I debut on 29 July 2022, for Scotland against New Zealand.[18]

In May 2024, he was named in Scotland’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Michael Jones . 14 January 2018 . ESPN Cricinfo.
  2. Web site: 3rd Match, United Arab Emirates Tri-Nation Series at Dubai, Jan 16 2018 . 16 January 2018 . ESPN Cricinfo.
  3. News: Dick. William. Michael Jones is strong on Scotland debut but Irish prevail. 16 January 2018. The Scotsman. 16 January 2018. Edinburgh.
  4. News: Michael Jones: Scotland star recalls memorable encounter with Virat Kohli. ICC. 28 May 2024. 5 June 2024.
  5. News: Michael Jones. 16 January 2018. CricketArchive.
  6. News: Welcome to Mark and Mike. 16 January 2018. Tynemouth Cricket Club.
  7. Web site: Former Tiger Mike... - Torquay Tigers Cricket Club . 2022-10-19 . www.facebook.com . en.
  8. Web site: Specsavers County Championship Division Two at Chester-le-Street, Jun 9-12 2018 . 9 June 2018 . ESPN Cricinfo.
  9. Web site: Eoin Morgan to represent Dublin franchise in inaugural Euro T20 Slam . ESPN Cricinfo . 19 July 2019.
  10. Web site: Euro T20 Slam Player Draft completed . Cricket Europe . 19 July 2019.
  11. Web site: Inaugural Euro T20 Slam cancelled at two weeks' notice . ESPN Cricinfo . 14 August 2019.
  12. Web site: County Championship: Durham's Matty Potts takes six Leicestershire wickets before Michael Jones' ton . BBC Sport . 17 April 2022.
  13. Web site: North Group (D/N), Leicester, May 26, 2022, Vitality Blast . ESPN Cricinfo . 26 May 2022.
  14. Web site: Michael Jones' career-best 206 not out drives Durham into ascendancy . ESPN Cricinfo . 27 July 2022.
  15. Web site: Scotland name final 15 for ICC Men's T20 World Cup . Cricket Scotland . 10 October 2021.
  16. Web site: Jones approved as replacement for Davey in Scotland squad . International Cricket Council . 4 November 2021.
  17. Web site: Kyle Coetzer announces T20I retirement after giving up Scotland captaincy . ESPN Cricinfo . 21 July 2022.
  18. Web site: 2nd T20I, Edinburgh, July 29, 2022, New Zealand tour of Scotland . ESPN Cricinfo . 29 July 2022.
  19. Web site: Scotland’s 15-Player Squad for ICC Men’s T20I World Cup . 2024-06-11 . ScoreWaves . en.