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BN French

Bruce French

67y 4d Warsop, Nottinghamshire
Born
August 13, 1959, Warsop, Nottinghamshire
Playing Roles
wicketkeeper batter
Batting Style
right-hand bat
Bowling Style
Fielding Pos
wicketkeeper
Intl Career
1985 - 1988

Profile & Biography

A top wicketkeeper in his prime, Bruce French spent two tours as understudy to Paul Downton before being given his chance in 1986. That he kept Jack Russell out of the England team for almost two years on wicketkeeping merit alone is a tribute to his glove work, though his batting never developed as it could have done. He maintained his links with the game as a wicketkeeping coach with England as well as pursuing his passion of mountaineering.
Peter Kirk

Batting Career Summary

Full Stats
FormatMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100s50s4s6sCtSt
Test162143085918.1179738.6401371381
ODI1383349*6.87147.880010133
FC36047192716012318.89-225817100
List A2961956020264915-0027536

Bowling Career Summary

Full Stats
FormatMatInnsBallsRunsWktsBBIBBMAveEconSR4w5w10w
Test160000-----000
ODI130000-----000
FC360907011/37704.6690000
List A296000-----000

Photos of BN French

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Bruce French shares a smile with Jos Buttler
England team analyst Giles Lindsay (centre) speaks with head coach Chris Silverwood (left) and wicketkeeping coach Bruce French (right)
Bruce French gets back behind the stumps as Jos Buttler bats
England practise slip catching ahead of the final Test against India
Matt Prior chats with Bruce French, the England wicketkeeping coach
England coaches Andy Flower and Bruce French take an aerial view of proceedings on the final day of England's warm-up in East London