Richard Harden (cricketer)

Richard John Harden (born 16 August 1965,[1] Bridgwater, Somerset, England) is a former English first-class cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman, who played for Somerset (1985–1998), where he was awarded his county cap in 1989, and Yorkshire (1999–2000).[1] He also had two stints playing for Central Districts in New Zealand. He is married to Rachel Reese. They have three children together.

Richard Harden
Personal information
Full name
Richard John Harden
Born (1965-08-16) 16 August 1965 (age 58)
Bridgwater, Somerset, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingSlow left-arm orthodox
RoleBatsman
RelationsRachel Reese (wife)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1985–1998Somerset
1987/88, 1990/91Central Districts
1999–2000Yorkshire
First-class debut8 May 1985 Somerset v Australians
Last First-class24 May 2000 Yorkshire v Zimbabwe
List A debut14 May 1985 Somerset v Kent
Last List A21 May 2000 Yorkshire v Gloucestershire
Career statistics
Competition First-class List A
Matches 253 283
Runs scored 13,336 7,007
Batting average 37.67 30.73
100s/50s 28/70 4/43
Top score 187 108*
Balls bowled 1478 25
Wickets 20 0
Bowling average 51.15 0
5 wickets in innings 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 2/7
Catches/stumpings 189/– 86/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 9 October 2009

References edit

  1. ^ a b Warner, David (2011). The Yorkshire County Cricket Club: 2011 Yearbook (113th ed.). Ilkley, Yorkshire: Great Northern Books. p. 370. ISBN 978-1-905080-85-4.

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