Player Profile

Jack Richards

England

Personal Information
BornAugust 10, 1958 (66 years)
Birth PlacePenzance, Cornwall
Height-
RoleBatsman
Batting StyleRight Handed Bat
Bowling StyleRight-arm medium
ICC Rankings
Batting
Bowling
All-Rounder
FormatCurrent RankBest Rank
Test----
ODI----
T20I----

Batting Career Summary

FormatMInnNORunsHSAvgBFSR100200504s6s
Test813-28513321.9275038.01--29-
ODI221631545011.8526458.33--17-
T20-------------
IPL-----0.0-0.0-----

Bowling Career Summary

FormatMInnBRunsWicketsBBIBBMEconAvgSR5w10w
Test8-----/--/------
ODI22-----/--/------
T20------/--/------
IPL------/--/------

Profile Summary

A fine wicketkeeper batsman who was known for swift glovework, Jack Richards was a natural athlete, blessed with a tall frame. He was extremely agile behind the sticks and was also capable enough of being a solid middle order batsman. Five years after making his debut at Surrey, he made his ODI debut while his Test entry happened much later. From being an understudy to becoming a vice-captain turned stand-in captain, Richards career was a roller coaster ride. His biggest moment as a player came during the 1986 Ashes series win as he had notched up over 1000 runs in the County circuit that year, culminating in his national call up for the Test side against Australia at home. Edwards remained one of Surrey's most dependable cricketers during his 12-year association that ended on bitter terms. He was released by the county in 1988 and he retired after failing to attract other counties. Richards was only 30 and very much in his prime when he quit cricket.

Written by Hariprasad Sadanandan