James Bradshaw

Who was James Bradshaw?

James William Montgomery Bradshaw was an English cricketer. Bradshaw was a left-handed batsman who was a right-arm bowler, although his bowling style is unknown. He was born in Oakham, Rutland.

He made his first-class debut for Leicestershire against Sir J Cahn's XI in 1935. He made 2 further first-class appearances, against Sir L Parkinson's XI in 1935 and Oxford University in 1938. In his 3 matches, he scored 95 runs at an average of 31.66, with a high score of 82. This score came in his debut match against Sir J Cahn's XI. He also took a single wicket, that of Oxford University batsman John Guy.

His cousins, James Bradshaw and Walter Bradshaw, both played first-class cricket for Leicestershire. Bradshaw died in the town of his birth on 5 December 1938.