- Matt Watson (cricketer)
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Personal information Full name Matthew John Corbett Watson Born 4 April 1987
Barnet, London, EnglandBatting style Right-handed Bowling style Leg break Domestic team information Years Team 2009–2010 Oxford UCCE 2006–present Buckinghamshire Career statistics Competition First-class Matches 6 Runs scored 69 Batting average 13.80 100s/50s –/– Top score 22 Balls bowled 390 Wickets 4 Bowling average 67.75 5 wickets in innings – 10 wickets in match – Best bowling 4/78 Catches/stumpings 1/– Source: Cricinfo, 4 May 2011 Matthew John Corbett Watson (born 4 April 1987), is an English cricketer. Watson is a right-handed batsman who bowls leg break. He was born in Barnet, London. He was educated at Dr Challoner's Grammar School in Amersham before undertaking studies at Oxford Brookes University.
Watson joined Buckinghamshire in 2007, making his MCCA Knockout Trophy debut against Hertfordshire. He continues to play Minor counties cricket for Buckinghamshire.[1][2] Watson made his first-class debut for Oxford UCCE against Worcestershire in 2009. He played a further five first-class fixtures spread over 2009 and 2010, the last coming against Middlesex.[3] In his six first-class matches he scored 69 runs at a batting average of 13.80, with the ball he took 4 wickets at a bowling average of 67.75, with best figures 4/78.
Roger Watson, his uncle, played first-class cricket for Lancashire.
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Personal Life
MJC has always been very popular amongst his peers and is always willing to sign autographs and take photos with his fans. His favourite meet and greet venue is Winkers Country Club, where has been photographed many times after matches.
Coaching
MJC Watson is also an ECB Level 2 Cricket coach.
References
- ^ "Minor Counties Championship Matches played by Matthew Watson". CricketArchive. http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/113/113075/Minor_Counties_Championship_Matches.html. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ^ "Minor Counties Trophy Matches played by Matthew Watson". CricketArchive. http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/113/113075/Minor_Counties_Trophy_Matches.html. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ^ "First-Class Matches played by Matt Walker". CricketArchive. http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/113/113075/First-Class_Matches.html. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
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Categories:- 1987 births
- Living people
- People from Barnet
- People from London
- Alumni of Oxford Brookes University
- English cricketers
- Buckinghamshire cricketers
- Oxford UCCE cricketers
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