Jonathan Cockcroft

JC
Profile
Right-handed batsman
Leg Spin Bowler
Point/Cover fielder
Nickname JC, Crofters, Cockers
Year joined Harborne 2000
Previous Clubs Ilkley CC, Oxford University, Wanganui Marist (NZ)
Batting Aggressive stroke player favouring leg side
Bowling Increasingly erratic but potentially deadly
Keeping No thanks
Fielding
Favourite Position?  Sent most often?
  In the ring preferably on the off side. Better when I don't have to think about it
Where do you think the teams will finish this season?
  Firsts 1
  Seconds 1
  Knots 1
  Croziers 1
Who do you think will win the Birmingham and District Premier League?
  Probably not us
Which Cricketer do you most admire?
  Ian Gunthorpe
What is your favourite Cricketing memory?
 
  1. Watching England beat Australia at Melbourne (1998)
  2. As a player, hitting Cardigan Connor over cover for 4
If we could play songs as you went out to bat, which one would you choose?
  Brothers in Arms , Dire Straits
What do you like most about playing for Harborne?
  Camaraderie and the mouth watering teas
What are your weather predicitions for 2001?
  A drought
What's your worst cricketing moment?
  Finding the delicious past and tuna has been finished by the time I get to the HCC tea room
What do you want to achieve this season?
  For the 1st team to get promoted and for me to be an integral part of this
Who would you most like to take your pads off after a long innnings (& why)?
  Not one of those morons who doesn't do the velcro up
How many runs do you think Kevin Pietersen (formerly of Cannock) will score in the County Championship this year?
  Fewer than he says
If you were PLAYING AGAINST Harborne....
  ...at which Batsman would you most like to bowl?
  AB - even I'd fancy my chances
  ...at which Batsman would you least like to bowl?
  Stevens batting at the top of the hill.
Can't bowl at sloggers
  ...which Bowler would you most like to face?
  Coxy - gets tired after 9 balls
  ...which Bowler would you least like to face?
  Natalie Williams - fear factor
What's your favourite Pete Stevens quote or favourite Colonel cricketing memory?
  "Tell him to Fuck Off, Pete" - Coxy
"Fuck Off Pete" - Pete

  

Jon Cockcroft Player Profile 2000

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