james kirtley benefit year

About James Kirtley and his Career in First Class Cricket.

Full name: Robert James Kirtley
Born: 10 January 1975
Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Age: 31
Batting: Right-hand batsman
Bowling: Right-arm fast-medium

Major teams:
Sussex, England,
England A,
Mashonaland, Zimbabwe;
Namibian Cricket Board/Wanderers,
Windhoek, Namibia 1998-9,
Marylebone Cricket Club.

Test debut:
England vs South Africa at Nottingham, 3rd Test, 2003

ODI debut:
Zimbabwe vs England at Harare, England in Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, 2001/02

One of the most consistent bowlers on the county scene in recent years, James Kirtley was eventually rewarded with a Test debut against South Africa in 2003, and won the match with figures of 6-34. He is a skiddy quick bowler with good accuracy, and an excellent cricketing brain.