Donald Wilkinson

Donald John Wilkinson (born 14 February 1955) is a Scottish former first-class cricketer and educator. Wilkinson was born at Irvine in February 1955.

Donald Wilkinson

Personal information
Full name	Donald John Wilkinson
Born	(1955-02-14) 14 February 1955 (age 69) Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland
Batting	Left-handed
Bowling	Leg break
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1975–1976	Oxford University
Career statistics
Competition First-class Matches 4 Runs scored 11 Batting average 1.83 100s/50s –/– Top score 5 Balls bowled 611 Wickets 7 Bowling average 50.00 5 wickets in innings – 10 wickets in match – Best bowling 4/89 Catches/stumpings 3/–
Source: Cricinfo, 4 June 2020

Education

He was educated at the Lancaster Royal Grammar School and then graduated with a first class degree in history from Keble College, Oxford.^[1] While studying at Oxford, he played first-class cricket for Oxford University in 1975 and 1976, making four appearances.^[2] Playing as a leg break bowler, he took 7 wickets in his four matches, with best figures of 4 for 89.^[3]

Career After graduating from Oxford, Wilkinson had an extensive career in secondary education. He was appointed headteacher at Cheadle Hulme School (1990-2000) and St Christopher School, Letchworth (2004-06)^[4] before taking headmaster appointments overseas. He was also headmaster of Bearwood College prior to its closure in 2014.

References

1. "Player profile: Donald Wilkinson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
2. "First-Class Matches played by Donald Wilkinson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
3. "First-class Bowling For Each Team by Donald Wilkinson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
4. "Headteacher resigns after two years". The Comet. 5 October 2006. Retrieved 4 June 2020.

External links

• Donald Wilkinson at ESPNcricinfo