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| Full name | James Philip Arthur Taylor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | (2001-01-19) 19 January 2001 Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Bowler | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Tom Taylor (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2019 | Derbyshire (squad no. 32) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–present | Surrey (squad no. 25) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | → Kent (on loan) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First-class debut | 11 August 2017 Derbyshire v West Indians | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| List A debut | 23 June 2019 Derbyshire v Australia A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 20 June 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
James Philip Arthur Taylor (born 19 January 2001) is an English cricketer.[1] He made his first-class debut for Derbyshire against the West Indies on 11 August 2017 during their tour of England,[2] taking the wicket of Kraigg Brathwaite. The younger brother of fellow Derbyshire player Tom Taylor, he is a product of the Derbyshire cricket academy. Taylor also played club cricket for Barlaston in the North Staffordshire and South Cheshire League during 2017, recording bowling figures of 6/4 in one innings. He signed a two-year professional contract with Derbyshire in September 2017.[3]
He made his List A debut for Derbyshire against Australia A on 23 June 2019.[4] He joined Surrey on a two-year contract at the conclusion of the 2019 season. He made his Twenty20 debut on 28 August 2020, for Surrey in the 2020 t20 Blast.[5]
In May 2026, Taylor joined Kent on loan for two County Championship matches.[6]
References
- "James Taylor". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- "Tour Match (D/N), West Indies tour of England at Derby, Aug 11-13 2017". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- Travers, Chris (28 September 2017). "Barlaston's James Taylor earns professional deal with Derbyshire". Stoke Sentinel. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
- "Australia A tour of England at Derby, Jun 23 2019". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
- "South Group, Hove, Aug 28 2020, Vitality Blast". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- "James Taylor joins Kent on loan for two matches". Kent CCC. 7 May 2026. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
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