Tim Ambrose
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Timothy Raymond Ambrose (born 1 December 1982) is an Australian born English cricket
er. He is a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper. He commenced his domestic career with Sussex
in 2000, although he now plays for Warwickshire
. He has represented England but lost his place to Matt Prior in 2009.
Ambrose bats in the later middle order, in general, at number 7, as most wicket-keepers do, despite being moved to number 8 in the Edgbaston Test against South Africa in the summer of 2008. Ambrose's batting provides a safety net for any remaining higher order batsmen, as well as for the tail-end. Ambrose managed an impressive 36 runs off 94 deliveries in the 2nd innings of the 2nd npower Test against the Proteas, considering England were all out for 203. Then, in the 3rd test, Ambrose managed a safe 22 runs from 59 balls in the 1st innings, before staying in for over 2 hours in the 2nd innings, hitting just 19 runs from 80 deliveries. Ambrose is also renowned and criticised for how far back he stands behind the wicket.
His first notable cricketing performance was in the Second XI Championship in 2000, when he played two games in the season. He soon established himself in the first-class
team, having helped Sussex out of the Second Division and helping them stay in the First Division ever since. Since 2003, Ambrose has played Twenty20 cricket. Ambrose transferred to Warwickshire in 2006. His highest first-class score, achieved in May 2007, was an innings of 251 not out
, against Worcestershire
.
and Test
squads for the England tour of New Zealand.
On 5 March 2008 he made his Test debut against New Zealand after not being selected to play in the One-Day International
series. Ambrose began his career brightly, making a fifty on debut against New Zealand in the first Test
and keeping cleanly throughout the match.
In his second test, he made his maiden Test century, scoring an attacking 102 against New Zealand in Wellington and was named man of the match. He batted and kept adequately for the rest of the series, and was retained for the three match tour of England by New Zealand later that year, however began his series with a duck at Lords followed by a score of three. In the third Test, however, Ambrose scored a valuable 67 in partnership with Kevin Pietersen
's 115 and Stuart Broad
's five before being caught behind.
Ambrose made his ODI debut on 15 June 2008 against New Zealand but struggled throughout the five-match series (which England lost 3-1), scoring just ten runs in five innings and notably dropping a relatively simple catch at Lord's.
Ambrose was retained as wicketkeeper for the 2008 series against South Africa. He had a poor series, and was once hit in the mouth by a bouncer from Steve Harmison
. Poor scores led Ambrose to be dropped and replaced by Matt Prior for the One Day International series against South Africa.
Ambrose has also represented the New South Wales U17's 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. He is a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper. He commenced his domestic career with Sussex
Sussex County Cricket Club
Sussex County Cricket Club is the oldest of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Sussex. The club was founded as a successor to Brighton Cricket Club which was a representative of the county of Sussex as a...
in 2000, although he now plays for Warwickshire
Warwickshire County Cricket Club
Warwickshire 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 Warwickshire. Its limited overs team is called the Warwickshire Bears. Their kit colours are black and gold and the shirt sponsor...
. He has represented England but lost his place to Matt Prior in 2009.
Ambrose bats in the later middle order, in general, at number 7, as most wicket-keepers do, despite being moved to number 8 in the Edgbaston Test against South Africa in the summer of 2008. Ambrose's batting provides a safety net for any remaining higher order batsmen, as well as for the tail-end. Ambrose managed an impressive 36 runs off 94 deliveries in the 2nd innings of the 2nd npower Test against the Proteas, considering England were all out for 203. Then, in the 3rd test, Ambrose managed a safe 22 runs from 59 balls in the 1st innings, before staying in for over 2 hours in the 2nd innings, hitting just 19 runs from 80 deliveries. Ambrose is also renowned and criticised for how far back he stands behind the wicket.
His first notable cricketing performance was in the Second XI Championship in 2000, when he played two games in the season. He soon established himself in the first-class
First-class cricket
First-class cricket is a class of cricket that consists of matches of three or more days' scheduled duration, that are between two sides of eleven players and are officially adjudged first-class by virtue of the standard of the competing teams...
team, having helped Sussex out of the Second Division and helping them stay in the First Division ever since. Since 2003, Ambrose has played Twenty20 cricket. Ambrose transferred to Warwickshire in 2006. His highest first-class score, achieved in May 2007, was an innings of 251 not out
Not out
In cricket, a batsman will be not out if he comes out to bat in an innings and has not been dismissed by the end of the innings. One may similarly describe a batsman as not out while the innings is still in progress...
, against Worcestershire
Worcestershire County Cricket Club
Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire...
.
International career
In January 2008 Ambrose was selected for both the One-Day InternationalOne-day International
A One Day International is a form of limited overs cricket, in which a fixed number of overs, usually 50, but in the past 40, 45 or 60 overs, are played between two teams with international status. The Cricket World Cup is played in this format...
and 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...
squads for the England tour of New Zealand.
On 5 March 2008 he made his Test debut against New Zealand after not being selected to play in the One-Day International
One-day International
A One Day International is a form of limited overs cricket, in which a fixed number of overs, usually 50, but in the past 40, 45 or 60 overs, are played between two teams with international status. The Cricket World Cup is played in this format...
series. Ambrose began his career brightly, making a fifty on debut against New Zealand in the first 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...
and keeping cleanly throughout the match.
In his second test, he made his maiden Test century, scoring an attacking 102 against New Zealand in Wellington and was named man of the match. He batted and kept adequately for the rest of the series, and was retained for the three match tour of England by New Zealand later that year, however began his series with a duck at Lords followed by a score of three. In the third Test, however, Ambrose scored a valuable 67 in partnership with Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Peter Pietersen, MBE is a South African-born English cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and occasional off spin bowler who plays for England and Surrey...
's 115 and Stuart Broad
Stuart Broad
Stuart Christopher John Broad is a cricketer who plays Test and One Day International cricket for England and is currently the captain of their Twenty20 team...
's five before being caught behind.
Ambrose made his ODI debut on 15 June 2008 against New Zealand but struggled throughout the five-match series (which England lost 3-1), scoring just ten runs in five innings and notably dropping a relatively simple catch at Lord's.
Ambrose was retained as wicketkeeper for the 2008 series against South Africa. He had a poor series, and was once hit in the mouth by a bouncer from Steve Harmison
Steve Harmison
Stephen James Harmison MBE is an English cricketer. Primarily a fast bowler, he represented England in 63 Tests, 58 ODI's, and 2 T20's. He also plays county cricket for Durham....
. Poor scores led Ambrose to be dropped and replaced by Matt Prior for the One Day International series against South Africa.
Ambrose has also represented the New South Wales U17's team.
External links
- Timothy Ambrose at Cricket Archive