Colin Chapman (cricketer)

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Colin Chapman (born Colin Anthony Chapman; 8 June 1971, in Bradford, Yorkshire, England) was an English wicket-keeper and a right-handed batsman for Yorkshire. [1]

He played eight first-class cricket matches in his career, which was hampered by Yorkshire preferring Richard Blakey. A decent batsman in his own right, Chapman scored 238 runs, with a highest score of 80 at an average of 21.63. He took thirteen catches behind the stumps and completed three stumpings. [1]

He played 10 List A matches, scoring 94 runs at an average of 31.33, with a top score of 36 not out.

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References

  1. 1 2 Warner, David (2011). The Yorkshire County Cricket Club: 2011 Yearbook (113th ed.). Ilkley, Yorkshire: Great Northern Books. p. 366. ISBN   978-1-905080-85-4.