Josh Cobb

Squad Number - 5

Player Sponsor - Midas Connect

Born - Leicester, August 17, 1990

Joined - Leicestershire 2007

Role - Right Hand batsman, spin bowler

Family Links - Dad Russell played for County (1980-89)

Teams Represented - Leicestershire

Honours - England under-19s tour to South Africa

Highlight of Career - 148* at Lord's and becoming Leicestershire's youngest-ever centurion

Players Admired - Shane Warne, Darren Stevens, Paul Nixon

Relaxations - Reading, socialising with friends, listening to music

Josh Cobb is an exciting young batsman who made his first-class debut shortly after the age of 17 and became the County’s youngest centurion in 2008, making a majestic unbeaten 148 against Middlesex at Lord’s.

The teenager shared a 270-run stand with HD Ackerman at the home of cricket, which showed instant progression from promising knocks against both Warwickshire and Gloucestershire.

Cobb continued that good form by topping the club’s Championship averages, adding a further two half-centuries along the way in a most promising season after finishing his studies.

The 2009 season was a learning curve for the young batsman. It is always tough after making your breakthrough and Cobb will be stronger for the experience.

Son of former Leicestershire batsman and now coach Russell, Cobb is a top-order batsman who can also turn his arm to off breaks and leg breaks.

A former student of Oakham School, Cobb made his second-XI debut in 2006, and also represented the club’s academy against Victoria Emerging Players in 2007, scoring an unbeaten 102.

After a successful 2008 campaign with County, Cobb gained his first international recognition by being selected to tour South Africa with England under 19s, where he came second in the one-day averages at an excellent 42.

The talented youngster will be looking to push on in 2010 and cement his place in the team in all forms of the game. Recently signed a new three-year deal to keep him at the Club until at least the end of the 2012 season.

Cobb's career record at Leics (up to end of 2009 season):

JJ Cobb 2009 (74.55 kB)