Nationality: England
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Date of Birth: 1993-12-31 Age: 31
Nick Gubbins was born on the eve of 1994, as the final day of 1993 faded into new beginnings. From those earliest days in London, Gubbins displayed a knack for cricket that extended beyond mere enthusiasm. His journey began on the sun-dappled greens of local clubs, where the echoes of leather against willow first began to chart his path in the world of cricket. Encouraged by his family and inspired by the greats of the sport, Gubbins honed his craft, leaning into his left-hand bat with the kind of dedication that set him apart in his youth teams.
Though many initially noticed his batting prowess, it was his intuitive legbreak bowling that truly began to define his cricketing identity. Earning his first spot in a minor county lineup, Gubbins bowled with a flair that belied his years, spinning deliveries that seemed to defy the norms. His rise through the ranks was meteoric – a debut for Middlesex in the County Championship coming soon after. It was here that Nick Gubbins truly carved out his niche.
Over the years, Gubbins etched his name into the cricketing annals through grit and sheer tenacity. Notable among his achievements was the central role he played in Middlesex’s Championship win in 2016. Although primarily younger players might have been overshadowed by seasoned veterans, Gubbins consistently churned out performances that belied his age. His ability not only to secure but also shift games with crucial wickets proved invaluable, none more so than his career-best figures against fierce rivals Surrey in the prelude to the final match of the series.
Gubbins’ style draws on clever variations and an uncanny knack for angles, often creating opportunities where none seemed to exist. His legbreak deliveries, imbued with flight and guile, became the bane of batsmen across three seasons, earning him accolades from peers and pundits alike. While his batting records are not festooned with centuries, the swift 50s lower down the order often fortified his team’s innings, turning the tide in tense matches.
In a career where individual spotlight never outshone his contribution to the team, Nick Gubbins’ legacy is cemented by the impact of those pivotal moments – the disruptive spells and timely wickets that defined matches and fueled rivalries. Nick Gubbins remains a testament to the power of perseverance in the ever-evolving tapestry of cricket.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 8 | 8 | 1 | 417 | 98 | 52.13 | 391 | 106.65 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 57 |
| T20 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 139 | 53 | 11.58 | 134 | 103.73 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 4day | 62 | 106 | 10 | 4071 | 201 | 38.41 | 8475 | 48.04 | 12 | 17 | 8 | 525 |
| List A | 34 | 34 | 1 | 1393 | 136 | 40.97 | 1701 | 81.89 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 143 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 5 | 30.00 | 6.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4day | 33 | 13 | 1 | 132 | 29.9 | 132.00 | 4.41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 26 | 22 | 12 | 542 | 95 | 45.17 | 5.71 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-05-09
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