John Derrick (cricketer) explained

John Derrick
Batting:Right-handed
Bowling:Right-arm medium
Columns:2
Column1:First-class
Matches1:95
Runs1:1,995
Bat Avg1:22.93
100S/50S1:0/11
Top Score1:78*
Deliveries1:10,055
Wickets1:137
Bowl Avg1:38.05
Fivefor1:2
Tenfor1:0
Best Bowling1:6/54
Catches/Stumpings1:40/–
Column2:List A
Matches2:111
Runs2:613
Bat Avg2:11.78
100S/50S2:0/0
Top Score2:42
Deliveries2:4,106
Wickets2:102
Bowl Avg2:29.34
Fivefor2:1
Tenfor2:0
Best Bowling2:5/32
Catches/Stumpings2:21/–
Source:http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/england/content/player/11878.html Cricinfo
Date:3 February
Year:2023

John Derrick (15 January 1963  - 22 March 2017) was a Welsh cricketer, who played for Glamorgan County Cricket Club. He also spent some time in New Zealand with Northern Districts.

Derrick was born in Cwmaman, and began his playing career with Aberdare Cricket Club.[1] Following his retirement from playing, he became coach of Glamorgan, initially as an assistant to Duncan Fletcher[2] and led them to National League victory in 2002 and 2004 as well as overseeing their promotion to Division One of the County Championship. He left his position as coach in 2007 and in 2007 became national performance director of the Cricket Board of Wales.[2]

He suffered a stroke in 2016 and was found to be suffering from a brain tumour. He died on 22 March 2017 at the age of 54.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A Tribute to John Derrick. Andrew Hignell. 22 March 2017. 23 March 2017.
  2. Web site: Former Glamorgan coach John Derrick dies aged 54. Southern Daily Echo. 22 March 2017. 23 March 2017.
  3. Web site: John Derrick: Former Glamorgan coach and player dies at the age of 54. 22 March 2017. 23 March 2017.