An Exclusive Interview with Ian Cockbain...

Many people might not know that he was one of the players that helped England win the Ashes... even his father, also called Ian, was one of those who helped in the Ashes 1979. He was one of MCC Young Cricketers of the Year 2010 as well as hitting a blistering Twenty20 half-century of 78 from 46 balls for Gloucestershire against Surrey. It is the Gloucestershire batting ace... Ian Cockbain.

Here is the quick interview that reveals some of his early life, views on cricket for the future and his good times on his spell for Gloucestershire.
If you want more information about Ian Cockbain: http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/297498.html

Your father, also called Ian Cockbain, played for Lancashire in the 70s and 80s. Did this influence you to play cricket in your early years? Was your family the one you looked up to in your early years in terms of cricket?

Yes, this had massive influence on my cricketing career, it was in my blood as my grandad played too

What was your feeling like being the 12th man in the Lord's Test in the Ashes 09?

It was an amazing feeling and opportunity to be involved in such a great time for English cricket being part of THE team

Do you think the longer form of cricket is still entertaining and has the potential to revive its good times to the younger generation?

Yes absolutely! Test Cricket is still the pinnacle and every young player strives to play test cricket. For the spectators involved in cricket is so captivating watching the ebbs and flows of the game.

Out of all the Gloucestershire matches, which one was the best so far?

Last year my best moment would of been the Twenty20 v Surrey in Gloucester where we had our first win and I won Man of the Match at such a hard-fought game.

Which ground was the hardest to bat in your career so far? 

We played a tough in Derby in a county match…

Cheers for the Interview! Gloucestershire supporters can't wait to see you and Gloucestershire play in Bristol, Cheltenham and hopefully Gloucester when you got your maiden half-century in domestic cricket next year.