Full Name

Christopher Richard Swan

Born

August 10, 1978, Southport, Queensland

Age

45y 222d

Batting Style

Right hand Bat

Bowling Style

Right arm Fast medium

Playing Role

Bowler

Chris Swan, the Gold Coast swing bowler, was called to help out Queensland's injury-hit squad for the Pura Cup match against New South Wales in 2006-07 and didn't disappoint. On debut, he claimed 2 for 85 and 3 for 56 in the 74-run loss. Despite the strong performance, he was not required again and missed out on a contract at the end of the season. However, he returned for four Pura Cup contests and three FR Cup fixtures the following summer, which were highlighted by figures of 4 for 24 against Western Australia on one-day debut. It was enough for Swan to receive a full state deal, which he combined with work as a pest controller, and he soon developed into a leader of the attack.

In 2008-09 he was a fixture in the Sheffield Shield until succumbing to a groin injury and missing the final. There were 24 first-class breakthroughs - as well as a top score of 76 - and he was also an asset in the FR Cup. He accounted for 13 batsmen and produced a key all-round performance to help the Bulls to the title. Last summer, having recovered from groin surgery, his batting was valuable too. He was part of a record last-wicket stand of 57 with Luke Feldman that earned a Shield victory over Victoria. His collection finished at 315 runs at 28.82 in eight games, with a best of 82 against Tasmania. Not bad for a No.10. With the ball he was also impressive, grabbing 31 victims at 25.58 in the competition, including a maiden five-wicket haul against Tasmania. A Queensland junior, he was part of the state's under-age, colts and 2nd XI squads.
Cricinfo staff September 2010

Chris Swan Career Stats

Bowling

FormatMatInnsBallsRunsWktsBBIBBMAveEconSR4w5w10w
FC3155567326181017/7513/14425.922.7656.1331
List A23231182849314/244/2427.384.3038.1100
T20s11241611/161/1616.004.0024.0000

Batting & Fielding

FormatMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100s50s4s6sCtSt
FC314798048221.15145155.4103998110
List A2316410030*8.3394106.380011040
T20s1-----------00

Recent Matches of Chris Swan

MatchBatBowlDateGroundFormat
Qld U23s vs S Aust U23s--0/1213-Feb-2012BrisbaneOTHER
Queensland vs West Aust30/6411-Feb-2012BrisbaneList A
Heat vs Thunder--1/1617-Jan-2012BrisbaneT20
Queensland vs NSW1 & 6*3/78 & 2/2915-Nov-2011BrisbaneFC
Qld U23s vs Vic U23s61/1207-Nov-2011MelbourneOTHER

Photos of Chris Swan

Chris Swan celebrates a wicket
Chris Swan grabbed match figures of 13 for 144
Chris Swan took a career-best six wickets
Chris Swan is satisfied after bowling Nick Jewell
Chris Swan celebrates a wicket
Chris Swan celebrates a wicket