Player Profile: William Jobling

Profile by Tim Muttukumaru

Thought by most observers to be approaching his prime, William Jobling is a key batsmen for NTMCC. Known affectionately as "Jobbers", the big man from Alderley Edge is not at all known for his debonair front foot strokeplay. However, with a range of dabs and deflections to be proud of, he remains a formidable opponent. If he does have a batting weakness, he remains fairly slow between the wickets. Although recent reports that Inzamam ul-Haq had beaten him at the bleep test proved false, rumours that Dwayne Leverock had defeated him proved entirely true.

Although Jobbers is rarely deployed as a bowler, he has a deceptively long run-up. Combined with his prodigious height, many an opening batsman has given up the ghost well before Jobbers' arrival at the bowler's crease. Notoriously unlucky, many a captain has overlooked the claims of this underrated medium pacer in favour of more conventional opening bowlers.

Otherwise, a lethal combination of big hands and quick wits make him an invaluable close fielder.

Will is also the current Chairman of Not the MCC. Mess with him at your peril.

***2009 update***

Will Sarah Watson make teas or will Jobbers have to face a massive fine for not doing so? Watch this space.

*** ANOTHER 2009 UPDATE ***

Jobbers made a superb set of sausage rolls for tea at the 2009 Reunion Match vs Not the MCC Seniors.

Career Statistics

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Batting