Background
He was born at Walthamstow, London.
He was born at Walthamstow, London.
James is a right-handed batsman who bowls leg breaks. James made his List A debut for the Essex Cricket Board against the Surrey Cricket Board in the 2nd round of the 2003 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy which was held in 2002. His second and final List A match for the Board came against Essex in the 3rd round same competition which was played in 2003.
In his 2 List A matches, he scored 52 runs at a batting average of 51.00, with a single half century high score of 51*.
In 2004, James made his first-class debut for Cambridge University against Warwickshire. From 2004 to 2007, he represented the University in 9 first-class matches, the last of which came against Essex.
During the 2005/06 Sri Lankan cricket season, James played first-class matches for Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club. His debut for the club came against Badureliya Sports Club.
During the 2005/06 season, he played 4 first-class matches, the last of which came against Saracens Sports Club.
In his career total of 13 first-class matches, he scored 378 runs at an average of 17.18, with a single half century high score of 51. In the field he took 4 catches. In 2007, he played a single Minor Counties Championship match for Suffolk against Cumberland.
In the same season, he also played a single MCCA Knockout Trophy match for the county against Norfolk.
He currently plays club cricket for Brentwood Central Committee in the Essex Premier League, and is a school teacher at new Hall School.