Gareth James Cricketer
Gareth David James (born 1 December 1984) is an English cricketer. James is a right-handed batsman who bowls leg break. He was born at Walthamstow, London. James made his List A debut for the Essex Cricket Board against the Surrey Cricket Board in the 2nd round of the 2003 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy which was held in 2002. His second and final List A match for the Board came against Essex in the 3rd round same competition which was played in 2003. In his 2 List A matches, he scored 52 runs at a batting average of 51.00, with a single half century high score of 51*. In 2004, James made his first-class debut for Cambridge University against Warwickshire. From 2004 to 2007, he represented the University in 9 first-class matches, the last of which came against Essex. During the 2005/06 Sri Lankan cricket season, James played first-class matches for Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club. His debut for the club came against Badureliya Sports Club. During the 2005/06 season, he played 4 first-class matches, the last of which came against Saracens Sports Club. In his career total of 13 first-class matches, he scored 378 runs at an average of 17.18, with a single half century high score of 51. In the field he took 4 catches. In 2007, he played a single Minor Counties Championship match for Suffolk against Cumberland. In the same season, he also played a single MCCA Knockout Trophy match for the county against Norfolk. He currently plays club cricket for Loughton Cricket Club in the Essex Premier League.