Full name Bruce Adrian Edgar
Born November 23, 1956, Wellington
Current age 61 years 153 days
Major teams New Zealand, Wellington
Batting style Left-hand bat
Bowling style Right-arm bowler
Fielding position Wicketkeeper
Relation Father - AJ Edgar
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 6s | Ct | St | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tests 
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39 | 68 | 4 | 1958 | 161 | 30.59 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 | ||
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ODIs
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64 | 64 | 5 | 1814 | 102* | 30.74 | 3685 | 49.22 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 0 | |
| First-class | 175 | 307 | 26 | 11304 | 203 | 40.22 | 24 | 61 | 94 | 1 | |||
| List A | 119 | 118 | 15 | 3893 | 147* | 37.79 | 4 | 22 | 31 | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tests
|
39 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 0 | - | - | - | 1.00 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
ODIs
|
64 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 0 | - | - | - | 2.50 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| First-class | 175 | 164 | 92 | 2 | 1/0 | 46.00 | 3.36 | 82.0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| List A | 119 | 18 | 17 | 0 | - | - | - | 5.66 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Test debut | England v New Zealand at The Oval, Jul 27-Aug 1, 1978 scorecard |
| Last Test | England v New Zealand at The Oval, Aug 21-26, 1986 scorecard |
| Test statistics | |
| ODI debut | England v New Zealand at Manchester, Jul 17, 1978 scorecard |
| Last ODI | England v New Zealand at Manchester, Jul 18, 1986 scorecard |
| ODI statistics | |
| First-class span | 1975/76 - 1989/90 |
| List A span | 1976/77 - 1989/90 |
| Bat & Bowl | Team | Opposition | Ground | Match Date | Scorecard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Well Legn XI | v Cant Inv XI | Wellington | 13 Mar 2011 | Other T20 |
Bruce Edgar was a left-hand opening batsman who played with assurance against the fastest of bowling in a classically straight manner. He made a solid debut against England in 1978, even wicketkeeping in the final match at Lord's, and continued to impress with a maiden hundred in his first Test against Pakistan in 1978-79, ending that season with another century against West Indies. He made up for a relatively disappointing tour of Australia in 1980-81 by scoring 161 at Auckland the following season, the basis for a New Zealand victory. He was solid rather than spectacular in home and away series against England in 1983 and 1983-84 but lost his form in 1984-85 against Pakistan and with it his place. Recalled to tour Australia, he scored three fifties in his first four innings, but thereafter struggled, and retired after a disappointing third tour of England in 1986, still shy of his 30th birthday. He is a chartered accountant by profession.
Cricinfo staff
- Bubbly at Headingley (Aug 2015)
- Edgar calls for review of NZC management (May 11, 2015)
- Edgar stands down as New Zealand selector (May 6, 2015)
- Boots returns (Aug 24, 2013)
- Bruce Edgar New Zealand's new GM national selection (Aug 12, 2013)
Mar 12, 2014
New Zealand chief selector Bruce Edgar
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Mar 27, 1981
Bruce Edgar
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Aug 14, 1978
Bruce Edgar ducks to a ball from Bob Willis
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