James Freeth (cricketer)

James William Owen Freeth (born 9 April 1974) is an English former first-class cricketer.

James Freeth
Personal information
Full name
James William Owen Freeth
Born (1974-04-09) 9 April 1974 (age 50)
Bournemouth, Dorset, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off break
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1995–1997Cambridge University
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 14
Runs scored 44
Batting average 5.50
100s/50s –/–
Top score 18
Balls bowled 2,157
Wickets 19
Bowling average 70.00
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling 4/101
Catches/stumpings 4/–
Source: Cricinfo, 31 December 2021

Freeth was born at Bournemouth in April 1974. He was educated at Sherborne School, before going up to Pembroke College, Cambridge.[1] While studying at Cambridge, he played first-class cricket for Cambridge University Cricket Club from 1995 to 1997, making fourteen appearances.[2] Playing as an off break bowler, he took 19 wickets at an average of 70 runs per wicket; his best bowling figures were 4 for 101 vs Derbyshire, including the late DM Jones of Australia.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Player profile: James Freeth". CricketArchive. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  2. ^ "First-Class Matches played by James Freeth". CricketArchive. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  3. ^ "First-Class Bowling For Each Team by James Freeth". CricketArchive. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
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