Colin Metson

Summary

Colin Peter Metson (born 2 July 1963) is a former English cricketer.

Colin Metson
Personal information
Full name
Colin Peter Metson
Born2 July 1963 (1963-07-02) (age 60)
Goff's Oak, Hertfordshire, England
BattingRight-handed
Career statistics
Competition First-class List A
Matches 232 234
Runs scored 4,062 943
Batting average 17.43 11.78
100s/50s 0/7 0/0
Top score 96 30*
Catches/stumpings 561/51 227/63
Source: CricInfo, 6 December 2022

He was described by Dickie Bird as "the best wicketkeeper I have seen in England since Alan Knott".[1]

Metson started his career at Middlesex where he was an understudy to Paul Downton, appearing only when Downton was on international duty from 1981 until 1986. He joined Glamorgan in 1987 to get more game time and soon became their first choice wicketkeeper.

Personal edit

Metson studied Economic History at Durham University, graduating in 1985.[2] He was the managing director of Cricket of Glamorgan County Cricket Club (2010–2012) and was appointed Community and Cricket Development manager on 14 February 2012.

References edit

  1. ^ Colin Metson, CricInfo. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
  2. ^ "Results of Final Examinations, June 1985". Durham University Gazette 1984/85: 97. 1985.
  • Colin Metson, an ex-county wicketkeeper and current committee member, is set to head Glamorgan's coaching staff.
  • Colin Metson appointed Community and Cricket Development manager - BBC 14 February 2012

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