Sheldon Cottrell Age, Wiki and Bio

Sheldon Cottrell

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityJamaican
Date of Birth19/08/1989
Age35 years
BirthplaceKingston, Jamaica

Bio/Wiki

Full NameSheldon Shane Cottrell
NicknameColonel
Known ForSaluting after taking a wicket

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 3"
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Zodiac signLeo
HobbiesPlaying Golf, Listening to Music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

SpouseN/A

Career

International Debut
ODI25/01/2015 vs South Africa at Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Test6/11/2013 vs India at Kolkata, India
T2013/03/2014 vs England at Bridgetown, Barbados
Jersey Number# 19 (West Indies)
Domestic/State Team
  • Jamaica (2010-2016)
  • Antigua Hawksbills (2013-2014)
  • St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (2015-Present)
  • Trinidad and Tobago (2016-2018)
  • Leeward Islands (2018-Present)
MentorIan Bishop
Batting StyleRight-hand bat
Bowling StyleLeft-arm fast-medium

Some Lesser Known Facts

He served as a soldier in the Jamaican Defence Force before becoming a cricketer.
In 2011, he was on duty during a cricket match between India and West Indies.
Cottrell made a mark in 2012 by securing 17 wickets for Jamaica in a local tournament.
His distinctive wicket celebration includes a military-style salute.
In 2014, he had to step back from the West Indies A team because of an injury.
The 2018 West Indies Tour of Bangladesh showcased Cottrell's talent, placing him at the forefront of the pace attack.