Cricketer, born in Norfolk, E England, UK. He played in 39 Tests, and in 1938 became one of a handful of players to have scored 1000 runs before the end of May. With Compton he shared a record third-wicket Test partnership of 370 against South Africa at Lord's in 1947.
John Hugh Edrich (born 21 June 1937) in Blofield, Norfolk, is a former English cricketer who played for Surrey and England. His four cousins Eric Edrich, Bill Edrich, Geoff Edrich and Brian Edrich all played first-class cricket also.
Earning a reputation as a dogged and fearless batsman, he was amongst the very best players of his generation and played in a total of 77 Test matches for England in an international career lasting from 1963 to 1976.
Edrich was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1966.
Edrich captained England once, when he stood in for Mike Denness in the fourth Test against Australia in 1974/5, a game which England lost.
In 1977 he scored his 100th first class century whilst playing for Surrey.
Edrich finished his first-class career in 1978 having scored 39,790 runs.
In 2006 he became President of Surrey County Cricket Club
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