Robert Michael Henry Cottam (born 16 October 1944)[1] is a former English cricketer who played in four Test matches from 1969 to 1972.
The cricket writer, Colin Bateman, noted that "Cottam's ability to bowl sharp seamers or cutters at a reduced pace on turning wickets made him a useful tourist, and his four England caps came on two tours of the Indian subcontinentthen retired to live in Dartmouth Devon ".
[1] After attending school in Wembley, Cottam began his career at Hampshire in 1963 and used his height, stamina and accuracy to good effect with the new ball.
[1] He switched counties to Northants in 1971, his style of bowling evolving to concentrate on remorseless accuracy, and continued to be a prolific wicket taker.
Although skilled with the ball, he was a confirmed tailender with the bat, recording just one half century in 289 first-class matches.