Chris Townsend (cricketer)

Christopher James Townsend (born 1 September 1972) is an English educator and former first-class cricketer.

Chris Townsend

Personal information
Full name	Christopher James Townsend
Born	(1972-01-12) 12 January 1972 (age 52) Wokingham, Berkshire, England
Batting	Right-handed
Role	Wicket-keeper
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1992–1995	Oxford University
2000	Marylebone Cricket Club
Career statistics
Competition First-class Matches 23 Runs scored 159 Batting average 12.23 100s/50s –/– Top score 27 Balls bowled 0 Wickets – Bowling average – 5 wickets in innings – 10 wickets in match – Best bowling – Catches/stumpings 35/5
Source: Cricinfo, 21 December 2018

Born at Wokingham, Townsend studied classics at Brasenose College, Oxford.^[1] While at Brasenose he made his debut in first-class cricket for Oxford University against Middlesex at Oxford in 1992.^[2] He played first-class cricket for Oxford on 22 occasions until 1995, playing his final match against Cambridge University at Lord's.^[2] He scored 141 runs in these matches, and in his capacity as wicket-keeper he took 34 catches and made five stumpings.^[3] After graduating from Oxford, Townsend moved into education. He later played a first-class match for the Marylebone Cricket Club against New Zealand A at Oxford in 2000.^[2]

He was appointed the headmaster of Felsted School in March 2015, replacing Dr. Mike Walker.^[1]

References

1. Singer, Angela (30 March 2015). "New headmaster appointed at Felsted School". Dunmow Broadcast. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
2. "First-Class Matches played by Chris Townsend". CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
3. "First-Class Matches played by Chris Townsend". CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 December 2018.

External links

• Chris Townsend at ESPNcricinfo