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Born | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | 5 April 1980
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]
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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