George Edwards (cricketer)

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George Edwards
Personal information
Full nameGeorge Alexander Edwards
Born (1992-07-29) 29 July 1992 (age 29)
Lambeth, London, England
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2011–2014Surrey (squad no. 56)
2015–2016Lancashire (squad no. 22)
FC debut11 May 2011 Surrey v Cambridge MCCU
LA debut26 August 2013 Surrey v Durham
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20
Matches 4 5 18
Runs scored 56 9 3
Batting average 14.00 – –
100s/50s 0/0 0/0 0/0
Top score 19 8* 2*
Balls bowled 602 162 344
Wickets 8 2 27
Bowling average 43.25 100.50 18.85
5 wickets in innings 0 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 n/a n/a
Best bowling 4/44 1/29 4/20
Catches/stumpings 1/– 3/– 3/–
Source: CricketArchive, 24 September 2016

George Alexander Edwards (born 29 July 1992) is an English cricketer, who most recently played for Lancashire.

Edwards is the fifth of six children born to Dennis (1956-2012) and Anne Edwards (b. 1955). He was named after the West Indian cricketer George Headley. He came through the ranks of Surrey, making his first-class debut in 2011 against Cambridge MCCU.[1] He was selected for an ECB training camp in February 2013.[2]

Edwards along with Jack Winslade was released by Surrey towards the end of the 2014 season, with the agreement they could join the for the 2015 campaign.[3] However, in November 2014 Edwards signed a two-year deal with Lancashire.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ "Cambridge Marylebone Cricket Club University v Surrey". BBC Sport. 11 May 2011. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
  2. ^ "PAIR NAMED FOR ECB CAMP". Surrey County Cricket Club. Archived from the original on 6 November 2014. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
  3. ^ "WINSLADE AND EDWARDS RELEASED". Surrey County Cricket Club. Archived from the original on 6 November 2014. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
  4. ^ "George Edwards: Lancashire sign former Surrey pace bowler". BBC Sport. 6 November 2014. Retrieved 6 November 2014.

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