Jan Overgaard (born 24 April 1973) is a Danish former cricketer who played as a right‑handed batsman. He represented Denmark in List A cricket during the early 2000s, participating primarily in international tournaments such as the ICC Emerging Nations Tournament and domestic one‑day competitions in England.
Early life and background
Overgaard was born in Køge, Denmark. Details about his early education and introduction to cricket are not extensively documented in publicly available sources.
Cricket career
- International debut: Overgaard made his List A debut for the Denmark national team at the 2000 ICC Emerging Nations Tournament, facing Zimbabwe A.
- Subsequent appearances: He played additional List A matches against the Netherlands and Scotland within the same tournament. Later that year he appeared in the NatWest Trophy (an English domestic one‑day competition) against the Durham Cricket Board. His final recorded List A appearance came in the 1st round of the 2002 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy (held in 2001), where Denmark faced Suffolk.
Career statistics (List A)
| Matches | Runs scored | Batting average | Highest score | 100s/50s | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 80 | 20.00 | 67* | – / 1 | 1 |
Overgaard did not bowl in List A matches, and therefore has no recorded bowling statistics.
Post‑cricket activities
Information about Overgaard’s professional pursuits or involvement in cricket after his playing career is limited in the public domain.
References
- ESPNcricinfo player profile: Jan Overgaard.
- CricketArchive records for List A matches played by Jan Overgaard.
- Wikipedia entry on Jan Overgaard (accessed via secondary source).
