About David Cowper
Born 1939. David Cowper is an Australian cricketer.
David Raymond Cowper (born 25 January 1939) is an Australian former cricketer. He played two first-class cricket matches for Victoria during the 1965β66 season as a wicket-keeper.
Cowper made his state debut against the touring Marylebone Cricket Club side of 1965β66, called up after an injury to Ray Jordon. Batting at number nine, he made 60 not out in Victoria's first innings and shared in an unbeaten 122 run partnership with Graeme Watson for the eighth wicket. His younger brother, Bob, played alongside him in both his first-class matches.
Cowper had a lengthy grade cricket career with Richmond Cricket Club, making a club record 297 appearances between 1958 and 1980.
In 1993, Cowper emigrated to the West Midlands in England, the birthplace of his wife. and managed the county's under-17s team in the late 1990s and 2000s, which included overseeing the development of future England international Ian Bell.
Donβt just read it β
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download Β· yours to keep Β· every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in David Cowper's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped David Cowper's
Frequently asked questions
Who is David Cowper?
cricketer
When was David Cowper born?
David Cowper was born on 25 January 1939 in Melbourne.
What is David Cowper's occupation?
David Cowper is a cricketer.
What nationality is David Cowper?
David Cowper is Australian.
Sources & further reading
Β· DBpedia: David Cowper (cricketer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Cowper. https://biography.guide/david-cowper/
MLA: "David Cowper." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-cowper/.
Chicago: "David Cowper." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-cowper/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 Β· Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:00 UTC