Michael Jones (cricketer)

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]

Michael Jones
Personal information
Full nameMichael Alexander Jones
Born (1998-01-05) 5 January 1998
Ormskirk, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off break
RoleBatsman
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 64)16 January 2018 v Ireland
Last ODI15 December 2019 v UAE
ODI shirt no.49
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2018–presentDurham
Career statistics
Competition ODI FC LA
Matches 8 5 8
Runs scored 281 106 281
Batting average 35.12 13.25 35.12
100s/50s 0/2 0/1 0/2
Top score 87 82 87
Catches/stumpings 3/– 2/– 3/–
Source: Cricinfo, 9 September 2020

Born in Ormskirk, Lancashire, 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,[4] Jones has signed a senior academy contract with Durham ahead of the 2018 season, and will also play for Tynemouth Cricket Club.[5]

He made his first-class debut for Durham against Derbyshire on 9 June 2018 in the 2018 County Championship.[6]

In July 2019, he was selected to play for the Glasgow Giants in the inaugural edition of the Euro T20 Slam cricket tournament.[7][8] However, the following month the tournament was cancelled.[9]

References
  1. "Michael Jones". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  2. "3rd Match, United Arab Emirates Tri-Nation Series at Dubai, Jan 16 2018". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  3. Dick, William (16 January 2018). "Michael Jones is strong on Scotland debut but Irish prevail". The Scotsman. Edinburgh. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  4. "Michael Jones". CricketArchive. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  5. "Welcome to Mark and Mike". Tynemouth Cricket Club. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  6. "Specsavers County Championship Division Two at Chester-le-Street, Jun 9-12 2018". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
  7. "Eoin Morgan to represent Dublin franchise in inaugural Euro T20 Slam". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  8. "Euro T20 Slam Player Draft completed". Cricket Europe. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  9. "Inaugural Euro T20 Slam cancelled at two weeks' notice". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
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