David Pickles
English cricketer (1935–2020)
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David Pickles (16 November 1935 – 22 June 2020) was an English first-class cricketer, who played in 41 matches for Yorkshire from 1957 to 1960.[1][2][3] He also played for the Yorkshire Second XI during this time.
Died22 June 2020 (aged 84)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast
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| Born | 16 November 1935 Halifax, Yorkshire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 22 June 2020 (aged 84) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm fast | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1957–1960 | Yorkshire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 9 January 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A right-arm fast bowler, Pickles took 96 wickets at 21.47, with best match figures of 7 for 61 and 5 for 72 against Somerset at Taunton in 1957.[4] He took 5 for 42 in a Roses Match against Lancashire in 1958.[5]
He and his wife Jill had three children. He died at home in Yorkshire on 22 June 2020, aged 84.[6][7]
