Brief profile of Brian Edrich by Dr.A.K.Hignell

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Player:

BR Edrich

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Brian Edrich joined Glamorgan in 1954 after seven seasons on the Kent staff, and in 1949 the left-handed batsman and off-spinner had shared in a record partnership of 161 for the ninth wicket with Frank Ridgway against Sussex at Tunbridge Wells, during which he had made a career-best 193*.

 

Edrich played in Glamorgan`s middle-order until 1956 when he became the county`s Assistant Coach. In 1964 he left South Wales to take up a coaching appointment at St.Edward`s, Oxford, and between 1966 and 1970 he played in Minor County cricket for Oxfordshire.

 

(December 2003)

(Article: Copyright © 2003 Dr.A.K.Hignell)