Chris Townsend (cricketer)

Christopher James Townsend (born 1 September 1972) is an English educator and former first-class cricketer.

Chris Townsend
Personal information
Full nameChristopher James Townsend
Born (1972-01-12) 12 January 1972
Wokingham, Berkshire, England
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicket-keeper
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
19921995Oxford University
2000Marylebone Cricket Club
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 23
Runs scored 159
Batting average 12.23
100s/50s –/–
Top score 27
Balls bowled 0
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 35/5
Source: Cricinfo, 21 December 2018

Born at Wokingham, Townsend studied classics at Brasenose College, Oxford.[1] While at Brasnose he made his debut in first-class cricket for Oxford University against Middlesex at Oxford in 1992.[2] He played first-class cricket for Oxford on 22 occasions until 1995, playing his final match against Cambridge University at Lord's.[2] He scored 141 runs in these matches, and in his capacity as wicket-keeper he took 34 catches and made five stumpings.[3] After graduating from Oxford, Townsend moved into education. He later played a first-class match for the Marylebone Cricket Club against New Zealand A at Oxford in 2000.[2]

He was appointed the headmaster of Felsted School in March 2015, replacing Dr. Mike Walker.[1]

References

  1. Singer, Angela (30 March 2015). "New headmaster appointed at Felsted School". Dunmow Broadcast. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  2. "First-Class Matches played by Chris Townsend". CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  3. "First-Class Matches played by Chris Townsend". CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
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