Kevin Arthur James (Cricketer)
Kevin Arthur James (born 9 December 1987, Goodwill, Dominica) is a Dominican cricketer who has played for the Windward Islands in West Indian domestic cricket. He is known as a batting all-rounder, batting left-handed and bowling right-arm medium pace.
Domestic Career and Highlights
James appeared for Dominica in the 2008 Stanford 20/20 tournament, playing matches against the British Virgin Islands and Barbados. He made his senior debut for the Windward Islands in the 2008-09 WICB Cup (one-day competition). His first-class debut came in the 2008-09 Regional Four Day Competition, facing Jamaica, where he scored a fifty (55) batting in the fourth position.
Between 2009 and 2011, James featured in multiple first-class and List A matches for the Windward Islands.
Here are key stats from Kevin James’s domestic career (Windward Islands, etc.):
| Format | Matches | Runs | Bat Avg | 100s / 50s | Highest Score | Wickets | Bowl Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class | 11 | 371 | 17.66 | 0 / 1 | 55 | 6 | 28.66 |
| List A (One-Day) | 4 | 28 | 9.33 | 0 / 0 | 13 | — | — |
| T20 | 2 | 7 | 3.50 | 0 / 0 | 7 | — | — |
His best bowling in first-class is 4 for 38.
Significance and Legacy
Though James did not reach the highest echelons of international cricket, he is among Dominica’s notable domestic players, appearing in regional competitions for the Windwards and contributing as a left-hand bat and medium-pace option.
