Ian Coulson

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Ian Coulson
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Born (1980-04-05) 5 April 1980 (age 43)
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 7 December 2016

Ian Coulson (born 5 April 1980) is a Zimbabwean cricketer. [1] He played eleven first-class matches between 2000 and 2003. [2]

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Biography

Coulson was born in Bulawayo and raised in Esigodini, Matabeleland. [3] He began cricket at Whitestone Primary School, gradually advancing to the first team. [3]

Coulson played for Falcon College's first team for three years, achieving seven for 19 against Plumtree as his best figures. [3] He represented Matabeleland at both Under-15 and Under-19 levels. [3] During this time, he also played winter cricket for Esigodeni and was invited by Noel Peck to join the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. [3] His top score in any class of cricket is 53 against Harare Sports Club Second XI. [3]

In 1998, Coulson became a qualified computer technician and worked at Queens Sports Club before joining the Academy. [3] His impressive performance in a 2000 match led to an invitation from Academy director Gwynne Jones to apply to the Academy, which accepted him. [3]

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References

  1. "Ian Coulson". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  2. "Ian Coulson". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Ian Coulson: updated biography".