David Kirby (cricketer)

David Kirby (18 January 1939 – 7 October 2021) was an English cricketer who had a short but intensive career in first-class cricket for Cambridge University and Leicestershire between 1959 and 1964 and was captain of both. After his cricket career, he taught at his former school, St Peter's School, York.

David Kirby
Personal information
Full name
David Kirby
Born(1939-01-18)18 January 1939
Darlington, Co. Durham, England
Died7 October 2021(2021-10-07) (aged 82)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off-spin
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1959–1961Cambridge University
1959–1964Leicestershire
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 117
Runs scored 4105
Batting average 19.64
100s/50s 3/20
Top score 118
Balls bowled 9465
Wickets 113
Bowling average 37.61
5 wickets in innings 1
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 5/76
Catches/stumpings 51/–
Source: Cricinfo, 21 September 2013


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