James Hovannes Sookias (born 7 May 1999) is an English first-class cricketer. Born at Solihull in May 1999, Sookias was educated at Repton School, before attending the University of Durham.[1] While studying at Durham, Sookias made his debut in first-class cricket in April 2018 for Durham MCCU against Warwickshire at Edgbaston.[2] Playing as a wicket-keeper, he took three catches in the match.[3] He made his debut in minor counties cricket for Staffordshire in the 2018 Minor Counties Championship.[4]

James Sookias
Personal information
Full name
James Hovannes Sookias
Born (1999-05-07) 7 May 1999 (age 25)
Solihull, Warwickshire, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm very slow
RoleWicket-keeper
RelationsHannah Welch, Lauren Welch
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2018Staffordshire
2018-presentDurham MCCU
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 2
Runs scored 1
Batting average 0.5
100s/50s –/–
Top score
Balls bowled
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 6/–
Source: Cricinfo, 29 September 2018

Sookias made his second appearance in first-class cricket in April 2019 against Durham CCC at the Emirates Riverside.

References

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  1. ^ "Player profile: James Sookias". CricketArchive. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  2. ^ "First-Class Matches played by James Sookias". CricketArchive. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  3. ^ "Warwickshire v Durham Marylebone Cricket Club University, 2018". CricketArchive. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  4. ^ "Minor Counties Championship Matches played by James Sookias". CricketArchive. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
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