The England cricket side is a national cricket team that represents England in international cricket. It is overseen by the England-Wales Cricket Board. The Marylebone Cricket Club was the previous governing body. The team features many talented and well-known athletes. This article will introduce you to some of Derbyshire's players who have represented the national team.
Derbyshire cricketers
Many Derbyshire cricketers made it big in international cricket. The likes of Arthur Morton and Sam Cadman are among the all-rounders who played for the county. These men helped Derbyshire win its 1936 championship. While they may not have been England test cricketers, they were great contributors to the team.
Both players played in exile for Derbyshire. Evershed was knighted by the Queen for his public service. He also captained the team over many years. Wright was a great fielder, especially in square-point. Wright still played good cricket at the age of 90 and he was often a fixture at the County Ground.
Hendrick was successful in taking 44 wickets with an average of 15. Miller reached 100 in his first-class match, which was his 256th. Both of these players are Derbyshire's most modern all-rounders. Leslie Jackson made his Test debut in 1947.
England-based players from Derbyshire
Many players hailing from Derbyshire have made an impact on the international stage. Although the county has a proud past, the club's history goes back even further. The county has been represented in many test series and has enjoyed international success. 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 participated in the third "Victory Test", against Australia at Lord's. Jimmy Carr was a graduate of school. He then went to Oxford University, where he played for Derbyshire in the holidays. In 1951, he toured India with the MCC and captained the squad in two Test matches.
The list of players from Derbyshire who played for England is long. John Taylor was an immediate success when he made his debut for England against Essex in June 1920. He played 44 Tests, with a best of 7-70. After his England match, he returned to the county but this time only for a few more years. His two last appearances were in India. Then, aged 56, he returned to Derbyshire and was replaced by Dominic Cork.
Derbyshire players who have represented England in Test matches
Many Derbyshire players have represented their country at Test matches. John Morris was one of these players. His performances as a batsman are among the most prestigious in English history. Morris could play with power and delicacy and was adept against fast bowling. He was a vital member of Derbyshire's team and was selected by England for the tour of India in 1990. He was not a natural Test cricketer, but he impressed the selectors with his speed and ability to score runs quickly. Morris' total score was 39 centuries, 91 fifties and 32 runs in Test cricket.
SJ Dawson (Delaware) is another Derbyshire player that has represented England. He was a regular in Twenty20 Indian Premier League but scored a lot for Derbyshire. Dawson left Derbyshire and moved to Sussex. Dawson believes that this move has helped him get more recognition in the national team. He also feels strongly about the idea of giving England's smaller players more chances to play for England.