Bamford, who represented Northamptonshire's Second XI on a number of occasions between 1998 and 1999, made his debut for Shropshire in the Minor Counties Championship the following season and played his last game in 2003 when he moved to Sussex.
He represented the Midlands at U14/15 & 19 (career average of 68.4) and for England Schools XI(ESCA) at U15 level in 1995.
Bamford attended Exeter University (1998–2001) and played for their 1st XI as vice captain whilst studying for his Geography degree.
Bamford, an ECB Level 2 coach, captained Chichester Priory Park CC from 2009-2012 in the Sussex Premier League and was a member of their side that won the championship in 2005 (he was the highest run scorer in the championship winning side).
Bamford now works at Oaklands Catholic School as a Geography Teacher, and a member of Senior Leadership Team.