The England cricket team represents England and Wales in international cricket. It is administered by the England & Wales Cricket Board. Formerly, the team was governed by the Marylebone Cricket Club. This team is comprised of many talented and highly-respected players. This article introduces some of the Derbyshire players who played for the national squad.
Derbyshire cricketers
Many Derbyshire cricketers have been successful in international cricket. Among the all-rounders who represented the county are Sam Cadman and Arthur Morton. These men were key to Derbyshire's 1936 victory in the national championship. Although they were not England test cricketers, these men were great contributors.
Both played for Derbyshire during their exile. Evershed was knighted in recognition of his public service. He captained the team for many decades. Wright, aside from his outstanding batsmanship, was also an exceptional fielder, especially in the traditional square-point position. Wright was still playing good cricket at 90, and was a regular at the County Ground.
Hendrick took 44 wickets in an average of 15. Miller was the first to score 100 in his 256th First-Class match. Both are considered Derbyshire's top modern all-rounders. Leslie Jackson was also a Derbyshire player, having made his Test debut back in 1947.
England-based players from Derbyshire
There are many Derbyshire-based players who have made it big on the international soccer scene. The county has a rich history. However, the club's past goes back further. County players have participated in numerous test series, and have had success on the international stage. This article highlights some of these incredible players.
Jimmy Carr was a famous attacking captain of Derbyshire, and went on to become a respected cricket administrator after retiring. In 1945, he was a part of the third 'Victory Test' against Australia. Jimmy Carr, who had just graduated from school, went to Oxford University where he played for Derbyshire during the holiday season. In 1951, he toured India with the MCC and captained the squad in two Test matches.
There is a long list of Derbyshire players who have represented England. John Taylor, who made his debut in the county against Essex on June 20, 1920, was an instant success. He played 44 matches and had a best score of 7-70. He played his first England match in 1964. However, he only played for the country again after that match. His two last appearances were in India. At 56, he went back to Derbyshire where he was then replaced by Dominic Cork.
Derbyshire players who played for England during Test matches
Many Derbyshire cricketers have represented their nation in Test matches. John Morris was one such player, and his performances as a batsman have been regarded as some of the best in English history. Morris was able both to play with power, delicacy, as well as being adept against fast-bowling. He was a crucial member of the Derbyshire cricket team and was selected to play in England's tour to India in 1990. Although he was not a natural Test batsman, he was able to impress the selectors by scoring runs fast. Morris finished with 39 centuries and ninety-one fifties. His average in Test cricket was 32.
SJ Dawson is another Derbyshire player who will play for England. Although he was a regular participant in the Twenty20 Indian Premier League, Dawson did not make the national team. Dawson moved from Derbyshire to Sussex. He feels that his move to Sussex helped him become more well-known in the national squad.