Edward Jones (cricketer)

Edward Cyril Jones (11 March 1896 – 23 November 1978) was a Welsh cricketer. Jones was a right-handed batsman whose bowling style is unknown. He was born in Cardiff, Glamorgan.

Edward Jones

Personal information
Full name	Edward Cyril Jones
Born	11 March 1896 Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
Died	23 November 1978 (aged 82) Cardiff, Glamorgan, England
Batting	Right-handed
Bowling	Unknown
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1926	Glamorgan
Career statistics
Competition First-class Matches 1 Runs scored – Batting average – 100s/50s –/– Top score – Balls bowled – Wickets – Bowling average – 5 wickets in innings – 10 wickets in match – Best bowling – Catches/stumpings –/–
Source: Cricinfo, 22 September 2011

After impressing in club cricket for Cardiff and Barry, Jones was called into Glamorgan's squad for their County Championship match against Leicestershire at Aylestone Road in 1926.[1] In his only first-class match,[2] he wasn't called upon to bat or bowl.[3]

Outside of cricket he worked as a police officer for South Wales Constabulary.[1] He died in Cardiff on 23 November 1978.

References

1. Hignell, Dr. A.K. (December 2003). "Brief profile of Edward Jones". Retrieved 23 September 2011.
2. "First-Class Matches played by Edward Jones". CricketArchive. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
3. "Leicestershire v Glamorgan, 1926 County Championship". CricketArchive. Retrieved 23 September 2011.

External links

• Edward Jones at ESPNcricinfo
• Edward Jones at CricketArchive