David_Murphy_(cricketer)

David Murphy (cricketer)

David Murphy (cricketer)

English cricketer


David Murphy (born 24 June 1989) is a former English cricketer. who played for Northamptonshire and Scotland and is primarily a wicket-keeper.

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Career

Domestic

He made his first-class debut for Loughborough UCCE in April 2009 and made his county debut with Northants against Surrey two months later.[1] His first One Day game came against the Netherlands the following season, Murphy scoring 31 not out, taking two catches and one stumping.[2] Niall O'Brien, Northamptonshire's established wicket-keeper, underwent finger surgery in July 2010; Murphy was chosen to take over as wicketkeeper in O'Brien's absence.[3]

In October 2012, Murphy signed a new two-year contract in response to Niall O'Brien's impending move to Leicestershire. It was planned that Murphy would become Northants' first choice keeper from the 2013 season.[4] He played 14 first-class matches in that season, but subsequently found opportunities limited by injuries and the presence of Ben Duckett and Adam Rossington, both of whom can keep wicket.[5]

Murphy was on the winning side in the 2013 Twenty20 competition, playing in all of Northants' 13 matches, including the final against Surrey.[6] Hitherto, he has scored just one first-class century, 135* against Surrey at The Oval, in September 2015.[7]

International

In September 2012, Murphy was selected by Scotland to be part of a tour group to South Africa in October 2012. Although born in Hertfordshire, Murphy qualifies to play for Scotland by having a Scottish parent.[8] He made his Twenty20 international debut on 3 March 2013, against Afghanistan, and his ODI debut three days later against the same opposition.[9] He has played four international T20 matches and 8 ODIs, all of which took place in 2013.


References

  1. Murphy in line for debut Northampton Chronicle & Echo. Retrieved 31 May 2010.
  2. Northants ease to win over the Netherlands, BBC Sport, 31 May 2010, retrieved 31 May 2010
  3. Ireland's Niall O'Brien targets upsets at World Cup, BBC Sport, 21 January 2011, retrieved 23 January 2011
  4. Northants duo David Murphy and Con de Lange get new deals, BBC Sport, 2 October 2012, retrieved 31 December 2012
  5. "A busy year for David Murphy". NorthantsCricket.com. Archived from the original on 6 July 2016. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  6. Dobell, George. "Willey seals Northants' first trophy since 1992". Cricinfo. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  7. Wright, Matt (25 September 2015). "David Murphy's first-ever century helps Northants to Surrey draw in season finale". Northants Herald and Post. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  8. Scotland dip into county talent, Cricinfo, 26 September 2012, retrieved 31 December 2012
  9. "Shahzad, bowlers lead Afghanistan to win". Cricinfo. Retrieved 1 October 2016.



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