Ian Cockbain

Ian Cockbain
Nationality: England
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 1987-02-17 Age: 38

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Ian Andrew Cockbain, a prominent cricket player hailing from Liverpool, England, has made a name for himself as a valuable middle-order batsman for Gloucestershire across all formats of the game.
Born into a family with a cricketing pedigree, Cockbain has displayed immense potential and versatility in his cricketing career.

Cockbain began his cricket journey at Bootle Cricket Club under the guidance of his father, Ian Cockbain Sr., who captained the side after an impressive first-class career with Lancashire.
Following in his father's footsteps, Cockbain caught the attention of selectors and enjoyed a stint as a second XI player for Lancashire before joining MCC Young Cricketers for three fruitful years.

In December 2010, Cockbain embarked on a new chapter in his career when he joined Gloucestershire.
He quickly established himself as a reliable one-day player, showcasing his batting prowess and earning praise from his coach, John Bracewell.
Bracewell even touted Cockbain as a potential captain if he could cement his place in all three XIs.

Cockbain's breakthrough moment arrived in 2015 when he was given the responsibility of replacing the retiring Geraint Jones.
However, fate intervened cruelly as he suffered a fracture to his wrist while fending off a beamer during nets practice.
This injury paved the way for Jones to reverse his retirement decision, leading to a change of heart in one-day cricket.

Despite this setback, Cockbain had already proven his abilities as a batsman.
In 2011, he notched his maiden first-class century, scoring an impressive 127 against Middlesex at Uxbridge.
He also exhibited his prowess in the shortest format of the game, making a match-winning 78 off just 46 balls in only his second T20 appearance.

Following a brief hiatus from the Championship side in 2012, Cockbain focused on one-day cricket, where he made consistent contributions.
The year 2014 proved to be a pivotal one for him as he scored three half-centuries in T20 matches and an unbeaten 98 to secure a 50-over victory against Worcester.
Additionally, he played a more prominent role in the four-day side, featuring in nine matches and reaching an unbeaten 151 - his third first-class century - ensuring an astonishing draw against Surrey at Bristol.

Cockbain's exceptional performances have earned him recognition and respect within the cricketing fraternity.
His ability to adapt to different formats, coupled with his determination and versatility, make him an invaluable asset for Gloucestershire.
As his game continues to evolve, Cockbain aims to make significant contributions in all three forms of cricket and further solidify his position as one of England's most promising cricketers.

Ian Cockbain's journey in cricket has been marked by moments of triumph and disappointment.
However, his unwavering dedication, coupled with his natural talent, continues to fuel his aspirations.
As he strives to make a lasting impact on the cricketing world, cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate witnessing his ongoing success and growth as a player.

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	6s	4s
ODI	1	1	0	3	3	3.00	11	27.27	0	0	0	0
T20	51	51	9	1368	89	26.82	995	137.49	0	9	49	120
4day	6	11	1	302	117	27.45	676	44.67	1	2	4	33
100-Ball	7	7	3	113	32	16.14	89	126.97	0	0	3	12
T10	11	8	1	190	39	23.75	76	250.00	0	0	19	14

Format	Ave	Econ
ODI	-	-
T20	-	-
4day	-	-
100-Ball	-	-
T10	-	-

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