Jack Birkenshaw
England
INTL CAREER: 1973 - 1974
Full Name
Jack Birkenshaw
Born
November 13, 1940, Rothwell, Leeds, Yorkshire
Age
83y 178d
Nicknames
Birky
Batting Style
Left hand Bat
Bowling Style
Right arm Offbreak
Height
5ft 9in
Education
Rothwell Grammar School
Other
Umpire, Coach
Like many a Yorkshireman Jack Birkenshaw left his native county to find opportunity elsewhere, in his case Leicestershire. He played 420 first-class matches for his adopted county, as well as five Tests. An offspinner with a high action, deceptive flight and variation, and considerable accuracy, he was not a big spinner of the ball. A neat and useful left-hand bat, with four first-class centuries, he had a good defence and a strong drive. He played 30 games over two seasons in Yorkshire without winning a cap, before moving to Leicestershire. He played all his Tests abroad, where he was picked several times as a second offspinner, but in general his Test career was blocked by the presence of that other Yorkshire expatriate, Ray Illingworth. Birkenshaw made 64 on his Test debut as well as picking up wickets, and was well worth his place in his brief opportunities. He played 10 matches for Worcestershire in 1981, his final season before joining the first-class umpires list, where he served with distinction, officiating on Tests and one-day internationals. He subsequently returned to Leicestershire as coach.
Dave Liverman
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