Christopher Hawkes (cricketer)

Christopher James Hawkes (born 14 July 1972) is a former English cricketer. Hawkes is a left-handed batsman who bowls slow left-arm orthodox. He was born at Loughborough, Leicestershire.

Hawkes made his first-class debut for Leicestershire against Derbyshire in the 1990 County Championship at the County Ground, Derby, in what was his only first team appearance in that season.[1] In February 1991 he toured New Zealand, making two Youth Test match appearances for England Under-19s against New Zealand Under-19s,[2] as well as making a single Youth One Day International appearance during the tour.[3] He didn't appear for Leicestershire in 1991, but did make three first-class appearances in the 1992 County Championship against Lancashire, Somerset and Nottinghamshire.[1] In his four first-class matches, Hawkes scored 65 runs at an average of 16.25, with a high score of 18.[4] He took 5 wickets with the ball, which came at a bowling average of 32.40, with best figures of 4/18.[5]