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Joseph Eckland

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Joseph Eckland
Personal information
Full name
Joseph Robert Eckland
Born (2004-05-22) 22 May 2004 (age 20)
Yeovil, Somerset, England
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicket-keeper
RelationsVic Marks (uncle)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2023–presentHampshire
List A debut1 August 2023 Hampshire v Middlesex
Career statistics
Competition LA
Matches 10
Runs scored 141
Batting average 20.14
100s/50s 0/1
Top score 72
Catches/stumpings 6/–
Source: Cricinfo, 22 September 2024

Joseph Robert Eckland (born 22 May 2004) is an English cricketer who plays for Hampshire County Cricket Club. He is a right handed batsman and wicket-keeper.[1]

Early life

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Eckland was born in Yeovil, Somerset and has represented Dorset since 2022,[2][3] and the Hampshire Academy.[4] He represented England U19s in 2022 and 2023.[5]

Career

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Eckland signed his first rookie contract for Hampshire in March 2023.[6] He made his debut for the side in the first round of the 2023 One-Day Cup against Middlesex finishing with a score of two not out and a catch.[7] He would go on to make a further five appearances in the 2023 competition, with a high score of 72 runs against Yorkshire in York.[8] He made a further four appearances in the 2024 One-Day Cup.

References

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  1. ^ "Joseph Eckland". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Joseph Eckland". The Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Joe Eckland hits maiden Dorset ton in Wilts derby". Vimps at the Crease. 14 July 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Eckland hits stunning century in Academy first win". Vimps at the Crease. 29 May 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Eckland flying 'down under' ahead of Eng U19 One day series". BBC Solent Sport. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Hampshire Confirm Rookie Contracts For 2023". Hampshire Cricket. 7 March 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Middleton's maiden ton hands Hampshire victory in rain-hit clash with Middlesex". ESPNCricinfo. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Tom Prest century sets Hampshire up for crushing of Yorkshire". ESPNCricinfo. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
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