Jonathan Neil Batty was born on 18 April 1974 and is an English former first-class cricketer who played for Surrey and Gloucestershire.
11 Facts About Jonathan Batty
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Jonathan Batty continued his career on in minor county cricket before being offered contracts with Somerset and Surrey.
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Jonathan Batty chose to become Surrey's third-choice wicket-keeper after Graham Kersey and Alec Stewart.
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Jonathan Batty was a regular player in Surrey's sustained success, winning three county championships around the turn of the century.
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England's chairman of selectors, David Graveney said Jonathan Batty's performances do not go unnoticed, but he remained in the international wilderness.
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However, after a poor season, which saw champions Surrey relegated in the One Day Pro40 tournament, Jonathan Batty was replaced as captain by Mark Butcher.
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However, Jonathan Batty retained his place in the side and was awarded a benefit year by the county in 2009.
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Jonathan Batty equalled the world record for most catches in an innings with 8, against Kent at The Oval in 2004.
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Jonathan Batty retired following the end of the 2012 season.
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Jonathan Batty was named as coach of Surrey's and Oval Invincibles' women's sides in March 2021.
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Jonathan Batty was named as coach of Melbourne Stars in the Women's Big Bash League in May 2022.