Ryan McCone
Ryan James McCone (born 5 September 1987) is a New Zealand cricketer for Canterbury cricket team. He is a left-hand batsman and left-arm medium bowler. He made his début in the New Zealand State Championship on March 2009, and with a century, became the first débutante number nine batsman to score a hundred.
Career
Early life
Born in September 1987 in Christchurch, Canterbury, McCone grew up as a batsman, attended Cathedral Grammar School in Canterbury, where he scored 102* aged 12 or 13. When he reached the age of 16 he became a bowler, as he reached St. Andrew's School and their First XI cricket team. He also played for Lancaster Park-Woolston Cricket Club, batting at number three as well as at seven, eight or nine, and was also the club's leading wicket taker prior to his selection for Canterbury.
Selection
McCone was selected for Canterbury to play against England during the tour match of 2 February 2008, at Village Green, Christchurch. He bowled five wicket-less overs for 30, and scored two not out while batting at 11. He then played several matches for Canterbury's Second XI from 21 to 26 January 2009, including one performance of 2/36 against Otago's Second XI.