Cricket खिलाड़ी जेम्स एडवर्ड साउथगेट का प्रोफ़ाइल

जेम्स एडवर्ड साउथगेट का जन्म September, 14 1990 को हुआ था। वह एक 35 वर्षीय अनुभवी खिलाड़ी है। जेम्स एडवर्ड साउथगेट England के दाएँ हाथ के खिलाड़ी हैं और Cricket में शीर्ष खिलाड़ियों में से एक के रूप में पहचाने जाते हैं.

James Edward Southgate: Biography

James Edward Southgate, commonly known as Jamie Southgate, is an English cricketer, coach, and director of cricket with a career spanning playing in minor counties cricket and leadership roles in club development. Born on September 14, 1990, in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, he attended Chancellor's School in Hatfield.

Early Life and Entry into Cricket

Southgate developed his passion for cricket during his school years and progressed through local and county pathways. He represented Middlesex at youth levels and was part of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Young Cricketers program, which serves as a pathway for aspiring professionals. His early opportunities included overseas experience, such as captaining a junior side in Melbourne during the 2011/12 winter season.

Playing Career

Southgate is a right-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler who has built a solid reputation in minor counties cricket, primarily for Hertfordshire, for whom he continues to play as of 2025. He has not featured in first-class or List A cricket but has been a consistent performer in domestic limited-overs and longer formats.
Key career statistics with Hertfordshire include:

• Minor Counties Championship (2007–2023): 61 matches, 2,416 runs at an average of 23.00 (highest score: 88, 19 fifties), 125 wickets at an average of 39.00 (best: 6/79, 7 five-wicket hauls).
• Minor Counties Trophy (2007–2025): 66 matches, 1,284 runs at an average of 22.52 (highest score: 89, 6 fifties), 53 wickets at an average of 33.92 (best: 5/19).
• Minor Counties Twenty20 (2015–2024): 36 matches, 681 runs at an average of 29.60 (highest score: 116*, 1 century, 1 fifty), 36 wickets at an average of 18.08 (best: 4/19).

He has also played club cricket for Welwyn Garden City Cricket Club, where he earned multiple "Allrounder of the Year" awards (2009, 2013, 2017, 2018) and the John Bateman Trophy for 1st XI Player of the Season.

Coaching and Administrative Career

Transitioning to coaching in 2012 upon becoming a full-time professional, Southgate qualified as a Level 3 Cricket Coach and founded Jamie Southgate Coaching in 2014. His philosophy emphasizes exciting young players about the game while nurturing their individual strengths. He has coached across diverse programs, including:

• Age-group squads, Emerging Player Programme (EPP), and girls/women's teams at Hertfordshire County Cricket Club.
• Head Coach at North Mymms Cricket Club (2015–2016).
• Director of Cricket at Welwyn Garden City Cricket Club, where under his leadership, the senior team won the Hertfordshire Premier League title three years in a row (2016–2018).
• Development officer for Hertfordshire Cricket Board's "Participation Cricket" initiative, including charity work with "Chance to Shine" and "Lady Taverners," disability cricket in further education colleges and special needs schools, and sessions at the University of Hertfordshire.

Southgate has gained international coaching exposure in India, Namibia, and Sweden. As of 2025, he serves as Director of Cricket at East Molesey Cricket Club in Surrey, overseeing all aspects of the club's cricketing activities from under-8s to senior teams. He also runs his own coaching services, focusing on personalized development for aspiring cricketers.

Personal Life and Legacy

At 35 years old, Southgate balances his playing commitments with a thriving coaching career, contributing to grassroots cricket development in England. His work in inclusive programs highlights a commitment to broadening access to the sport. While not a household name in international cricket, Southgate's longevity in minor counties and impact on club success underscore his dedication to the game's growth at community levels.