Andy Caddick
Cricketer and England Test player
Born
November 21st, 1968
56 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
New Zealand
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A former cricketer played for England in Test matches from 1993 to 2003. Primarily a right-arm fast bowler, he established a reputation for his ability to generate pace and bounce, particularly on helpful pitches. He had a successful domestic career, representing Somerset in county cricket for many years. Caddick achieved notable success during the Ashes series, contributing significantly to England's bowling attack. His performance in the series against Australia, especially during the 2001 Ashes, stood out as particularly impressive.
Took 234 wickets in 62 Test matches
Part of the England team during the 2003 Cricket World Cup
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