Edward Jones (cricketer)

Edward Cyril Jones (11 March 1896 23 November 1978) was a Welsh cricketer. Jones was a right-handed batsman whose bowling style is unknown. He was born in Cardiff, Glamorgan.

Edward Jones
Personal information
Full name
Edward Cyril Jones
Born(1896-03-11)11 March 1896
Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
Died23 November 1978(1978-11-23) (aged 82)
Cardiff, Glamorgan, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingUnknown
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1926Glamorgan
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 1
Runs scored
Batting average
100s/50s /
Top score
Balls bowled
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings /
Source: Cricinfo, 22 September 2011

After impressing in club cricket for Cardiff and Barry, Jones was called into Glamorgan's squad for their County Championship match against Leicestershire at Aylestone Road in 1926.[1] In his only first-class match,[2] he wasn't called upon to bat or bowl.[3]

Outside of cricket he worked as a police officer for South Wales Constabulary.[1] He died in Cardiff on 23 November 1978.

References

  1. Hignell, Dr. A.K. (December 2003). "Brief profile of Edward Jones". Retrieved 23 September 2011.
  2. "First-Class Matches played by Edward Jones". CricketArchive. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
  3. "Leicestershire v Glamorgan, 1926 County Championship". CricketArchive. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
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