Brian Luckhurst

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Brian William Luckhurst (5 February 1939

Over his entire career Luckhurst totalled 22,303 runs (average 38.12) in

Although primarily a batsman, Luckhurst was technically an all-rounder. He took 64 wickets (average 42.87) with slow left arm spin (although he batted right-handed). On the rare occasions when he was called upon to bowl in a Test match, it was regarded as an indication that the result of the match was a foregone conclusion. He only took one Test wicket.

Life and career

Luckhurst was born in Sittingbourne, Kent.^[2] Originally part of Kent team as a left-arm spinner, by the end of 1961, Kent were contemplating releasing him from their staff. Being given a contract for just one year, Luckhurst re-thought his strategy and worked on his batting and played in a side not performing well. He worked his way up the batting order to become a dependable opener.^[1]

In 1969 he amassed almost 2,000 runs and by the following year he 'debuted' against the

Unable to cope with the pace bowlers of the West Indies and Australia in the mid-1970s, Luckhust retired in 1976, but kept working at Canterbury as coach, then manager, then on youth development and finally as Club President.^[1]

He was married twice, to Elaine and Raye, had two sons with Elaine and a stepson. His autobiography was called Boot Boy to President.

Luckhurst died in March 2005, in Kent, from

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