Andrew Campbell (cricketer)

Andrew Neville Campbell KC (born 17 June 1949) is a former English cricketer who is currently a barrister. Campbell was a left-handed batsman. He was born in Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire. He studied at New College, Oxford, emerging with an honours degree in jurisprudence.[1]

Andrew Campbell
Personal information
Full name
Andrew Neville Campbell
Born (1949-06-17) 17 June 1949 (age 74)
Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire, England
BattingLeft-handed
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1970–1972Buckinghamshire
1968–1970Oxford University
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 15
Runs scored 530
Batting average 20.38
100s/50s –/4
Top score 73
Balls bowled
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 5/–
Source: Cricinfo, 15 May 2011

Campbell made his first-class debut for Oxford University against Sussex in 1968. He played a further 14 first-class matches, the last coming against Cambridge University in 1970.[2] He scored 530 runs in these matches, at a batting average of 20.38, with 4 half centuries and a high score of 73.[3] This came against Surrey in 1970.[4]

Campbell played Minor counties cricket for Buckinghamshire, who he debuted for in the 1970 Minor Counties Championship against Bedfordshire. He played Minor counties cricket for Buckinghamshire from 1970 to 1972, making 14 appearances.[5] Following the end of his cricket career, Campbell became a barrister. He was called to the bar in 1972, and appointed as a Queen's Counsel in 1994.[1] He is currently practising on the North Eastern Circuit, and is a recorder at Zenith Chambers in Leeds, Yorkshire.

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Zenith Chambers: Andrew Campbell QC". www.zenithchambers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 15 May 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
  2. ^ "First-Class Matches played by Andrew Campbell". CricketArchive. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
  3. ^ "First-class Batting and Fielding For Each Team by Andrew Campbell". CricketArchive. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
  4. ^ "Surrey v Oxford University, 1970". CricketArchive. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
  5. ^ "Minor Counties Championship Matches played by Andrew Campbell". CricketArchive. Retrieved 15 May 2011.

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