Iconic former New Zealand cricketer dies

Publish Date: Tuesday, 7 April 2020, 7:16AM

Iconic former New Zealand cricketer Jock Edwards has died, aged 64.

Edwards, who played eight tests and six one-dayers, was famous for his big-hitting ability in the 1970s and 80s.

Central Districts Cricket Association posted a message on Facebook extending its heartfelt condolences to his family:

"All the team at CD extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Jock Edwards. An absolute legend of Nelson Cricket who played 8 Tests & 6 ODIs for NZ [Blackcaps]; represented CD [Central Stags] in 67 first-class matches & 31 one-dayers in the 70s & 80s, Jock was also a mainstay of one of Nelson's great Hawke Cup eras, the 14-match tenure that spanned 1979 to 1983 - among many other fine achievements in his career. Rest in peace, Jock."

... one over the Trafalgar Park grandstand that landed in the back of a Transport Nelson truck. The driver found the ball when he got to Blenheim. Jock also scored a 99 at the same ground for CD vs Australia, and reached 5 first-class 100s among 92 first-class games in [../..]
— Central Districts Cricket Association🏏 (@CDCricket) April 6, 2020

This article was first published on nzherald.co.nz and is republished here with permission

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