Alan Butcher

Alan Raymond Butcher (born 7 January 1954) is a former English cricketer who is part of a family known for its strong cricketing connections. Although only selected to play for England on one occasion, he was lauded for his skills in first-class cricket and was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1991. He became Essex coach in 1993, and coached Surrey between 2005 and 2008. Cricket writer, Colin Bateman noted Butcher was, "a popular and accomplished left-handed opener, unlucky to be consigned to membership of the 'One Cap Club'... despite consistent county performances and an ability to tackle quick bowlers, Butcher was passed over".

Alan Butcher
Personal information
Full name
Alan Raymond Butcher
Born (1954-01-07) 7 January 1954
Croydon, Surrey, England
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingLeft-arm medium
Slow left-arm orthodox
RelationsIan Butcher (brother)
Martin Butcher (brother)
Mark Butcher (son)
Gary Butcher (son)
International information
National side
Only Test (cap 482)30 August 1979 v India
Only ODI (cap 57)20 August 1980 v Australia
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1972–1998Surrey
1987–1992Glamorgan
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI FC LA
Matches 1 1 402 359
Runs scored 34 14 22,667 9,619
Batting average 17.00 14.00 36.32 31.43
100s/50s 0/0 0/0 46/123 7/56
Top score 20 14 216* 140
Balls bowled 12 10,008 3,788
Wickets 0 141 75
Bowling average 38.53 33.72
5 wickets in innings 1 1
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 6/48 5/19
Catches/stumpings 0/– 0/– 185/– 85/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 8 August 2015
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