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Andrew Patterson (born 4 September 1975) is a former Irish and Sussex cricketer, who now works as a PE teacher.

Andrew Patterson

Personal information
Full name	Andrew David Patterson
Born	(1975-09-04) 4 September 1975 (age 46) Belfast, Northern Ireland
Batting	Right-handed
Role	Wicket-keeper
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1996–2002	Ireland
2000	Sussex
2002–2004	Bedfordshire
2000	Sussex
Career statistics
Competition First-class List A Matches 10 26 Runs scored 155 308 Batting average 11.07 14.66 100s/50s –/– –/1 Top score 31 50 Catches/stumpings 18/– 21/6
Source: Cricinfo, 20 April 2021

Cricket career

He was a right-handed batsman and a wicket-keeper. He made his debut for Ireland against Wales in 1996, and went on to play for them in 61 matches, including two ICC Trophy tournaments. He also played for Northern Ireland in the cricket tournament at the 1998 Commonwealth Games, county cricket for Sussex and minor counties cricket for Bedfordshire.

Post cricket career

After retirement from professional cricket, Patterson became a PE teacher at Caterham School in Surrey.[1]

Personal and family life

His brother Mark also played for Ireland and Bedfordshire.[2]

In 2013, Patterson was diagnosed with spastic paraplegia and in 2020 was given the prognosis that he will require a wheelchair.[1]

References

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