James Taylor (cricketer, born 2001)

James Philip Arthur Taylor (born 19 January 2001) is an English cricketer.[1] He made his first-class debut for Derbyshire against the West Indies on 11 August 2017 during their tour of England,[2] taking the wicket of Kraigg Brathwaite. The younger brother of fellow Derbyshire player Tom Taylor, he is a product of the Derbyshire cricket academy. Taylor also played club cricket for Barlaston in the North Staffordshire and South Cheshire League during 2017, recording bowling figures of 6/4 in one innings. He signed a two-year professional contract with Derbyshire in September 2017.[3]

James Taylor
Personal information
Full nameJames Philip Arthur Taylor
Born (2001-01-19) 19 January 2001
Stoke-on-Trent, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
RoleBowler
RelationsTom Taylor (brother)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2017–2019Derbyshire (squad no. 32)
2020–presentSurrey (squad no. 32)
First-class debut11 August 2017 Derbyshire v West Indians
Only List A23 June 2019 Derbyshire v Australia A
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20
Matches 5 1 2
Runs scored 45 6 3
Batting average 11.25 — 3.00
100s/50s 0/0 0/0 0/0
Top score 22 6* 3
Balls bowled 516 42 12
Wickets 11 2 1
Bowling average 29.27 33.00 34.00
5 wickets in innings 0 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0 0
Best bowling 3/26 2/66 1/6
Catches/stumpings 1/– 0/– 0/–
Source: Cricinfo, 10 September 2020

He made his List A debut for Derbyshire against Australia A on 23 June 2019.[4] He joined Surrey on a two year contract at the conclusion of the 2019 season. He made his Twenty20 debut on 28 August 2020, for Surrey in the 2020 t20 Blast.[5]

References
  1. "James Taylor". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  2. "Tour Match (D/N), West Indies tour of England at Derby, Aug 11-13 2017". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  3. Travers, Chris (28 September 2017). "Barlaston's James Taylor earns professional deal with Derbyshire". Stoke Sentinel. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  4. "Australia A tour of England at Derby, Jun 23 2019". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  5. "South Group, Hove, Aug 28 2020, Vitality Blast". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
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