Chris Skidmore (cricketer)

Christopher James Skidmore (born 22 April 1991) is an English former cricketer.

Chris Skidmore
Personal information
Full name
Christopher James (Desmond) Skidmore
Born (1991-04-22) 22 April 1991 (age 33)
Taunton, Somerset, England
NicknameSkiddy, Whiff, Des,
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2010Wiltshire
Career statistics
Competition List A
Matches 3
Runs scored 0
Batting average
100s/50s –/–
Top score 0*
Balls bowled 144
Wickets 5
Bowling average 24.00
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling 2/33
Catches/stumpings –/–
Source: Cricinfo, 21 February 2019

Skidmore was born at Taunton and was educated at Haygrove School in Bridgwater.[1] He played minor counties cricket for Wiltshire in 2010, making three appearances in the Minor Counties Championship.[2] Skidmore was later selected in the Unicorns squad for the 2013 Yorkshire Bank 40.[1] He made his List A one-day debut during the tournament against Middlesex at Lord's, with Skidmore playing in two further matches against Yorkshire and Leicestershire.[3] In these three matches, he took five wickets with right-arm fast-medium bowling, with best figures of 2 for 33.[4] He played Second XI cricket for Somerset and Gloucestershire in 2014, but was unable to establish himself with either county.[5] Outside of playing Skidmore works as a cricket coach.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Milligan, Daniel (15 April 2013). "Cricketer Chris Skidmore ready for 'big' year". www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Minor Counties Championship Matches played by Chris Skidmore". CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  3. ^ "List A Matches played by Chris Skidmore". CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  4. ^ "List A Bowling For Each Team by Chris Skidmore". CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  5. ^ "Player profile: Chris Skidmore". CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
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