Phil Edmonds - England - Batsman

A steady, slow left-arm spinner, Phil Edmonds would have been a regular in the England XI had he played in another era. With Derek Underwood establishing himself as England's premier spinner, opportunities to Edmonds were few and far between.However, he had considerable success, taking 125 Test wickets at an average cost of 34.18. Arguably, Edmonds enjoyed his finest hour in his debut, claiming 5-28, which sliced through the Australian middle-order in 1975 at Headingley.

Edmonds was a loopy, orthodox spinner, but summoned enough pace to startle batsmen with bouncers, especially when they gave the charge. He was also a resourceful batsman lower down the order as evidenced by 3 centuries and 22 half-centuries on the first-class scene. Edmonds retired from cricket in 1987. After his playing career, Edmonds went on to become the Chairman of Middlesex Holdings, White Nile Petroleum and Middlesex County Cricket Club.

By Cricbuzz Staff