Jack Cowie

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Jack Cowie New Zealand (NZ)

Batting style	Right-hand bat
Bowling type	Right-arm fast-medium
	Tests	First-class
Matches	9	84
Runs scored	90	762
Batting average	10.00	10.16
100s/50s	0/0	0/1
Top score	45	54
Balls bowled	2028	20411
Wickets	45	359
Bowling average	21.53	22.28
5 wickets in innings	4	20
10 wickets in match	1	1
Best bowling	6/40	6/3
Catches/stumpings	3/-	35/-
Test debut: 26 June 1937 Last Test: 13 August 1949 Source: Cricinfo

John Cowie (born March 30, 1912, Auckland, died June 3, 1994, Lower Hutt, Wellington) was a New Zealand cricketer who played in nine Tests from 1937 to 1949. His Test opportunities were restricted by New Zealand's limited programme, exacerbated by the occurrence of World War II from 1939 to 1945. Following the 1937 tour of England, Wisden commented: 'Had he been an Australian, he might have been termed a wonder of the age.'^[1]

In 1956, Cowie made his debut as a Test umpire; he officiated in a total of three Test matches. In addition, Cowie played professional soccer in the winter.