Douglas Lockhart facts for kids
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Douglas Ross Lockhart
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| Born | 19 January 1976 (age 49) Glasgow, Scotland |
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Source: CricketArchive, 20 March 2013
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Douglas Ross Lockhart, born on January 19, 1976, is a talented Scottish cricketer. He is known for his skills as a right-handed batsman and a wicket-keeper. A wicket-keeper is the player behind the stumps who catches balls and tries to get batsmen out.
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Douglas Lockhart: A Cricket Star!
Starting His Cricket Journey
Douglas began his cricket career at a young age. He played his first big match on August 23, 1995. This was against a famous team called the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). This match was an important step in his journey to becoming a professional cricketer.
Representing His Country
Douglas Lockhart has played many times for the Scotland national cricket team. He has represented Scotland in well over 100 matches! His first One Day International (ODI) game for Scotland was against Pakistan on June 27, 2006. ODIs are exciting cricket matches that last for one day.
Playing for Other Teams
Besides playing for Scotland, Douglas also played for other teams. He was part of the Derbyshire second XI team. He also played for Oxford University and had one match for the Durham University cricket team. These experiences helped him grow as a player.
Life Outside Cricket
When he wasn't playing cricket, Douglas Lockhart worked in the investment industry. This shows that even professional athletes often have other interests and careers.
