Josh Poysden
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Joshua Edward Poysden is an English
cricket
er. Poysden is a left-handed batsman who bowls leg break
. He was born in Shoreham-by-Sea
, Sussex
. He was educated at Cardinal Newman Catholic School, Hove
and undertook further studies at Anglia Ruskin University
.
While studying for his degree at Anglia Ruskin, Poysden made his first-class
debut for Cambridge MCCU against Essex
in 2011. In this match, he took his maiden first-class wicket, that of Mark Pettini
. He made a further first-class appearance in the 2011 season
, against Surrey
. Poysden scored 47 runs in Cambridge MCCU's first-innings, before being dismissed by Matthew Spriegel
. He also took three wickets in the match.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
cricket
Cricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
er. Poysden is a left-handed batsman who bowls leg break
Leg break
A leg break is a type of delivery in the sport of cricket. A delivery of a right-handed leg spin bowler. Leg breaks are also colloquially known as leggies or wrist spinners, as the wrist is the body part which is primarily used to impart spin on the ball, as opposed to the fingers in the case of...
. He was born in Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham-by-Sea is a small town, port and seaside resort in West Sussex, England. Shoreham-by-Sea railway station is located less than a mile from the town centre and London Gatwick Airport is away...
, Sussex
Sussex
Sussex , from the Old English Sūþsēaxe , is an historic county in South East England corresponding roughly in area to the ancient Kingdom of Sussex. It is bounded on the north by Surrey, east by Kent, south by the English Channel, and west by Hampshire, and is divided for local government into West...
. He was educated at Cardinal Newman Catholic School, Hove
Cardinal Newman Catholic School (Hove)
Cardinal Newman Catholic School is an 11–18 voluntary aided comprehensive school located in Hove, East Sussex, England. The school was awarded specialist Humanities College status. It is the only church aided secondary school in Brighton & Hove. The Head Teacher is Mrs Malvina Sanders.- History...
and undertook further studies at Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University is one of the largest universities in Eastern England, United Kingdom, with a total student population of around 30,000.-History:...
.
While studying for his degree at Anglia Ruskin, Poysden made his first-class
First-class cricket
First-class cricket is a class of cricket that consists of matches of three or more days' scheduled duration, that are between two sides of eleven players and are officially adjudged first-class by virtue of the standard of the competing teams...
debut for Cambridge MCCU against Essex
Essex County Cricket Club
Essex County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh national cricket structure, representing the historic county of Essex. Its limited overs team is called the Essex Eagles, their team colours this season are blue.The club plays most of its home games...
in 2011. In this match, he took his maiden first-class wicket, that of Mark Pettini
Mark Pettini
Mark Lewis Pettini is an English cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman. He can also bowl right-arm medium-pace bowler and has also acted as Essex's wicket-keeper, but not for a number of years. Nicknamed "Swamps" by his Essex team mates.-Playing Style:Mark Pettini is an aggressive batsman who...
. He made a further first-class appearance in the 2011 season
2011 English cricket season
The 2011 English cricket season began on 2 April with a round of university matches, and will continue until the final of the Clydesdale Bank 40 on 17 September. Three major domestic competitions are contested: the 2011 County Championship, the 2011 Clydesdale Bank 40 and the 2011 Friends Life t20...
, against Surrey
Surrey County Cricket Club
Surrey County Cricket Club is one of the 18 professional county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Surrey. Its limited overs team is called the Surrey Lions...
. Poysden scored 47 runs in Cambridge MCCU's first-innings, before being dismissed by Matthew Spriegel
Matthew Spriegel
Matthew Neil William Spriegel is an English cricketer who has played for Loughborough UCCE and for Surrey. He was educated at Whitgift School before attending Loughborough University. He is a left-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler....
. He also took three wickets in the match.
External links
- Josh Poysden at ESPNcricinfo
- Josh Poysden at CricketArchiveCricketArchiveCricketArchive is a website that aims to provide a comprehensive archive of records relating to the sport of cricket. It claims to be the most comprehensive cricket database on the internet, including scorecards for all matches of first-class cricket , List A cricket , Women's Test cricket and...