Mickey Edwards (cricketer) explained

Mickey Edwards
Fullname:Michael William Edwards
Birth Date:23 December 1994
Birth Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Heightcm:198[1]
Batting:Right-handed
Bowling:Right-arm fast-medium
Role:Bowler
Family:Jack Edwards (brother)
Club1:New South Wales
Clubnumber1:78
Club2:Sydney Sixers
Clubnumber2:78
Club3:Yorkshire
Clubnumber3:78
Columns:3
Column1:FC
Matches1:9
Runs1:107
Bat Avg1:8.23
100S/50S1:0/0
Top Score1:19
Deliveries1:1,095
Wickets1:15
Bowl Avg1:44.46
Fivefor1:0
Tenfor1:0
Best Bowling1:3/54
Catches/Stumpings1:3/–
Column2:LA
Matches2:10
Runs2:29
Bat Avg2:9.66
100S/50S2:0/0
Top Score2:11
Deliveries2:440
Wickets2:11
Bowl Avg2:38.81
Fivefor2:0
Tenfor2:0
Best Bowling2:4/31
Catches/Stumpings2:1/–
Column3:T20
Matches3:3
Runs3:0
Bat Avg3:
100S/50S3:0/0
Top Score3:0
Deliveries3:54
Wickets3:2
Bowl Avg3:42.00
Fivefor3:0
Tenfor3:0
Best Bowling3:1/19
Catches/Stumpings3:3/–
Source:http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/641419.html ESPNcricinfo
Date:20 August
Year:2024

Michael William Edwards (born 23 December 1994) is an Australian cricketer. He represents New South Wales in the JLT Cup and Sheffield Shield competitions. When not representing the Blues, he represents Manly Warringah District Cricket Club in Sydney Grade Cricket.[2] He attended St Augustine's College.[3]

He first rose to fame filling in as substitute fielder during the fifth day of the third test between Australia and Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January 2017. Due to his 198 cm tall figure and long blond hair, the crowd immediately embraced him as a new cult hero and began to cheer every time he fielded the ball. Edwards immediately became a popular hit on social media for his cameo.[4]

Domestic career

Edwards was offered a rookie contract by New South Wales in 2015. However, he was unable to play during the 2015–16 season due to multiple stress fractures.[5]

2017–18 season

Edwards was offered a rookie contract for the 2017–18 domestic season by New South Wales and was included in the squad for the 2017–18 JLT One-Day Cup.[6] Edwards made his List A cricket debut for New South Wales on 29 September 2017, playing against Western Australia in a 50-over match in Perth.[7] He had a breakout performance in his second match against Tasmania, taking 4 wickets for 31 runs to give New South Wales a 102-run win.[8] He played four matches for the tournament and took 5 wickets in total.[9]

He made his Twenty20 debut for Sydney Sixers in the 2017–18 Big Bash League season on 3 January 2018.[10]

With brother Jack making his debut against Western Australia in September 2018 the Edwards brothers became the first brothers to play for New South Wales since the Waugh twins in 2004.

2023 season

In February 2023, Edwards joined Yorkshire on an 18-month contract, qualifying as a local player due to having a British passport.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mickey Edwards . cricket.com.au . 24 July 2024.
  2. Web site: Representative Teams . Manly Warringah District Cricket Club . 31 October 2017.
  3. Web site: Manly quick back after two back stress fractures . 29 January 2018 . Daily Telegraph.
  4. Web site: James. Lemon. 7 January 2017. Mickey Edwards, the unknown cult hero of the SCG . 23 September 2017 . The Age. Fairfax Media.
  5. Web site: Mickey Edwards . 23 September 2017 . cricket.com.au.
  6. News: Duncan . Huntsdale. Remember the sub fielder at the SCG Test with the flowing, golden locks? His career's on the way up . 19 September 2017 . ABC News . Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 25 September 2017 . en-AU.
  7. Web site: Scorecard: Western Australia v New South Wales, JLT Cup, 3rd Match, 29 September 2017 . ESPNcricinfo . 29 September 2017.
  8. Web site: Maddinson's blazing ton sets up NSW's big win. 2 October 2017. 1 November 2017. ESPNcricinfo.com. ESPN Inc..
  9. Web site: Records / JLT One-Day Cup, 2017/18 - New South Wales / Batting and bowling averages. 1 November 2017. ESPNcricinfo.com. ESPN Inc..
  10. Web site: 16th Match, Big Bash League at Geelong, Jan 3 2018 . 3 January 2018 . ESPN Cricinfo.
  11. Web site: Yorkshire sign Australian seamer Mickey Edwards on 18-month deal. 22 February 2023.