James Bryant (South African cricketer)

James Douglas Campbell Bryant (born 4 February 1976) is a former South African cricketer. He played first-class cricket for nine years, for Eastern Province, Nottinghamshire, Somerset and Derbyshire, retiring from senior cricket in 2005.[1]

James Bryant

Personal information
Full name	James Douglas Campbell Bryant
Born	4 February 1976 Durban, Natal, South Africa
Batting	Right-handed
Bowling	Right-arm (unknown style)
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1996–1999	Eastern Province B
1997–2004	Eastern Province
2003	Somerset
2004–2005	Derbyshire
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20 Matches 83 87 9 Runs scored 4288 2064 181 Batting average 32.24 28.66 30.16 100s/50s 8/20 1/14 0/1 Top score 234* 105* 53* Balls bowled 38 0 0 Wickets 1 – – Bowling average 37.00 – – 5 wickets in innings 0 – – 10 wickets in match 0 n/a n/a Best bowling 1/22 – – Catches/stumpings 55/– 15/– 4/–
Source: CricketArchive, 21 December 2015

A superb hitter in his own country, with a high score of 234 not out,[1] he seemed to struggle more than he should have in England, where his game suffered from a lack of confidence. On his Derbyshire debut he broke his hand, and never played for such a high standard while at the club.

He also dislocated his collarbone in 2005, and his frequent injuries as well as his poor form away from home, mean that it is unlikely that he is going to be signed by another English club. From 2006 – 2008 was signed as a professional for three-time Village Cricket Champions Troon playing in Cornwall League division 1.[2]

References

1. "Player Profile: James Bryant". Cricinfo. Retrieved 29 January 2010.
2. "Jolly's Drinks Cornwall Cricket League 2009 Season Preview" (PDF). Cornwall Cricket. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 29 January 2010.

External links

• James Bryant at ESPNcricinfo
• James Bryant at CricketArchive (subscription required)