Matthew Nicholson
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Matthew Nicholson is an Australian cricket
er who played in one Test
in 1998 and over 100 first-class games for New South Wales, Western Australia, Northamptonshire and Surrey.
He attended Knox Grammar School
and began playing for the Gordon club in the Sydney competition who he later captained. His career was ravaged by injuries as well as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
, following a dose of Glandular Fever but a strict diet enabled him to manage the problem, and he became a vital part of WA's
and New South Wales' bowling line-ups. In 1998 Nicholson earned a surprise call up to play his one and only Test against England
in Melbourne.
In 2004/05 Nicholson claimed 47 wickets in the Pura Cup, including 7 in the final, as NSW won the title. In 2007 he played for Surrey
having previously played County Cricket with Northamptonshire
in 2006. He was released by Surrey after an unsuccessful 2008
to allow Shoaib Akhtar
in.
He announced his retirement in March 2008 with NSW's game against South Australia
being his last. Following his retirement, Nicholson was appointed as a selector for the New South Wales team.
Cricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
er who played in one Test
Test cricket
Test cricket is the longest form of the sport of cricket. Test matches are played between national representative teams with "Test status", as determined by the International Cricket Council , with four innings played between two teams of 11 players over a period of up to a maximum five days...
in 1998 and over 100 first-class games for New South Wales, Western Australia, Northamptonshire and Surrey.
He attended Knox Grammar School
Knox Grammar School
Knox Grammar School is an independent, Uniting Church, day and boarding school for boys, located in Wahroonga, an upper North Shore suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia....
and began playing for the Gordon club in the Sydney competition who he later captained. His career was ravaged by injuries as well as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome is the most common name used to designate a significantly debilitating medical disorder or group of disorders generally defined by persistent fatigue accompanied by other specific symptoms for a minimum of six months, not due to ongoing exertion, not substantially...
, following a dose of Glandular Fever but a strict diet enabled him to manage the problem, and he became a vital part of WA's
Western Warriors
The Western Australia cricket team are an Australian first class cricket team representing the state of Western Australia...
and New South Wales' bowling line-ups. In 1998 Nicholson earned a surprise call up to play his one and only Test against England
English cricket team
The England and Wales cricket team is a cricket team which represents England and Wales. Until 1992 it also represented Scotland. Since 1 January 1997 it has been governed by the England and Wales Cricket Board , having been previously governed by Marylebone Cricket Club from 1903 until the end...
in Melbourne.
In 2004/05 Nicholson claimed 47 wickets in the Pura Cup, including 7 in the final, as NSW won the title. In 2007 he played for Surrey
Surrey County Cricket Club
Surrey County Cricket Club is one of the 18 professional county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Surrey. Its limited overs team is called the Surrey Lions...
having previously played County Cricket with Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire County Cricket Club
Northamptonshire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Northamptonshire. Its limited overs team is called the Northants Steelbacks. The traditional club colour is Maroon. During the...
in 2006. He was released by Surrey after an unsuccessful 2008
2008 English cricket season
The 2008 season of England's county cricket saw the four regular tournaments played: The LV County Championship , Friends Provident Trophy , NatWest Pro40 League and the Twenty20 Cup...
to allow Shoaib Akhtar
Shoaib Akhtar
Shoaib Akhtar is a former Pakistani right arm fast bowler in cricket, who is regarded as the fastest bowler in the history of cricket. He set an official world record by achieving the fastest delivery, when he clocked in at 161.3 km/h in his bowling speed, twice at a cricket match against...
in.
He announced his retirement in March 2008 with NSW's game against South Australia
Southern Redbacks
The South Australia cricket team, nicknamed the Southern Redbacks and known as the West End Redbacks due to their sponsorship agreement with local brewers West End, are an Australian first class cricket team based in Adelaide, South Australia, and represent the state of South Australia...
being his last. Following his retirement, Nicholson was appointed as a selector for the New South Wales team.