Edward James McKenzie Cowan (born 16 June 1982) is an Australian former cricketer. A left-handed opening batsman, he played domestic first-class cricket primarily for New South Wales and Tasmania. He announced his retirement from first-class cricket in March 2018.
| Full name | Edward James McKenzie Cowan |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 16 June 1982 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Batting style | Left-handed |
| Role | Opening batsman |
| Major domestic teams | New South Wales, Tasmania |
| Retirement | March 2018 (first-class cricket) |
Cowan built his domestic career as a top-order batsman in Australian first-class cricket. He represented New South Wales and later Tasmania, where he was a regular fixture at the top of the order. After more than a decade in the domestic game, he announced his retirement from first-class cricket in March 2018.
As a specialist opening batsman, Cowan was associated with the traditional left-handed opener's role in Australian domestic cricket through the 2000s and 2010s, contributing to the line-ups of two leading state sides.