Paul Andrew Owen (9 June 1969 – 9 June 2020) was a Canadian cricketer.[1] Owen was a right-handed batsman who bowled slow left-arm orthodox.[2]

Paul Owen
Personal information
Full name
Paul Andrew Owen
Born(1969-06-09)9 June 1969
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died9 June 2020(2020-06-09) (aged 51)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingSlow left-arm orthodox
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1990Gloucestershire
1989–1996Bedfordshire
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 3
Runs scored 2
Batting average 1.00
100s/50s –/–
Top score 1
Balls bowled 342
Wickets 4
Bowling average 59.75
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling 2/37
Catches/stumpings –/–
Source: CricketArchive, 26 June 2020

Owen, who had been educated at Bedford Modern School, began his county cricket career in England with Bedfordshire, making his debut for the county in the 1989 Minor Counties Championship against Norfolk.[3] In 1990 he joined Gloucestershire, making three first-class appearances in that season against Yorkshire, Northamptonshire, and Surrey.[4] A bowler, Owen took 4 wickets at an average of 59.75, with best figures of 2/37.[5] 1990 was his only season with Gloucestershire, the following year he returned to playing Minor counties cricket for Bedfordshire. He played for the county until 1996, making a total of 29 Minor Counties Championship appearances.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Booth, Lawrence (2021). Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. p. 270. ISBN 9781472975478.
  2. ^ "Paul Owen 1969-2020". Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Minor Counties Championship Matches played by Paul Owen". CricketArchive. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  4. ^ "First-Class Matches played by Paul Owen". CricketArchive. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  5. ^ "First-class Bowling For Each Team by Paul Owen". CricketArchive. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
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