Ian Coulson (born 5 April 1980) is a Zimbabwean cricketer.[1] He played eleven first-class matches between 2000 and 2003.[2]

Ian Coulson
Personal information
Born (1980-04-05) 5 April 1980 (age 44)
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 7 December 2016

Biography

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Coulson was born in Bulawayo and raised in Esigodini, Matabeleland.[3] He began cricket at Whitestone Primary School, gradually advancing to the first team.[3]

Coulson played for Falcon College's first team for three years, achieving seven for 19 against Plumtree as his best figures.[3] He represented Matabeleland at both Under-15 and Under-19 levels.[3] During this time, he also played winter cricket for Esigodeni and was invited by Noel Peck to join the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.[3] His top score in any class of cricket is 53 against Harare Sports Club Second XI.[3]

In 1998, Coulson became a qualified computer technician and worked at Queens Sports Club before joining the Academy.[3] His impressive performance in a 2000 match led to an invitation from Academy director Gwynne Jones to apply to the Academy, which accepted him.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Ian Coulson". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Ian Coulson". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Ian Coulson: updated biography".
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