Chris Lewis (cricketer)
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Test debut (cap 544) | 5 July 1990 v New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Test | 26 August 1996 v Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ODI debut (cap 106) | 14 February 1990 v West Indies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last ODI | 23 May 1998 v South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1987–1991 | Leicestershire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1992–1995 | Nottinghamshire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1996–1997 | Surrey | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1998–2000 | Leicestershire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | Surrey | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 9 December 2008 |
Clairmonte Christopher Lewis (born 14 February 1968[1])[2] is an English former cricketer, who played for Nottinghamshire, Surrey and Leicestershire in the 1990s. He played in 32 Test matches and 53 One Day Internationals (ODIs) for England between 1990 and 1998. He was a part of the English squad which finished as runners-up at the 1992 Cricket World Cup.
Lewis was regarded as an aggressive lower-order
International career
Lewis was drafted into the
He pulled out of England's disappointing
His first Test century,
Lewis was labelled "The Prat without a Hat" by
He was recalled for the
In the run-up to the 1999 Cricket World Cup, England national coach David Lloyd and captain Alec Stewart requested Lewis's inclusion in the team owing to his skill with the new ball, but were refused permission to chose him by the selectors, due to concerns about Lewis's behaviour.[21]
Domestic career
Lewis had a nomadic county career, starting with
Lewis always felt he was driven out of county cricket after alleging that three England teammates had taken bribes to throw matches (a charge that was never substantiated).
In 2006, he captained Clifton Cricket Club, in the Central Lancashire Cricket League, where he opened the batting and the bowling. In his spare time, he also coached children in Berkshire.
He played four games for Stockton in the Newcastle District Cricket Association in 2007/08.[24]
In 2008, Lewis re-signed for Twenty20 matches for Surrey, in light of his bowling experience.[25] However, his comeback was short and unsuccessful. He played one Friends Provident Trophy game, in which he conceded 51 runs in six overs, and one Twenty20 match. He took no wickets in either.[26]
Post-Retirement Life
Following his retirement, Lewis worked as a cricket coach, and also worked for the local council in Nottinghamshire.[27]
On 8 December 2008, Lewis was arrested at
Following his release, Lewis worked with the PCA, teaching players to plan for the future. He released a biography about his experiences (Crazy: My Road to Redemption), and was also the subject of a play (The Long Walk Back) about his time in prison. Lewis also works as a motivational speaker.[32][33]
References
- ^ "Birthdays". The Guardian. 14 February 2014. p. 41.
- ^ ISBN 1-869833-21-X.
- ^ "Lewis case sends a warning - Fraser". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Full scorecard of England vs New Zealand, 3rd Test 1990". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Full scorecard of England vs West Indies, 4th Test 1991". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Full Scorecard of England v New Zealand, 1st Test 1991-2". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ "Full Scorecard of England v New Zealand, 2nd Test 1991-2". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ "Full scorecard of England vs West Indies, 8th Match 1991-92". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Full scorecard of England vs Sri Lanka, 23rd Match 1991-92". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Statistics/One-day internationals/All-round records". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ^ "Full scorecard of Pakistan vs England, Final 1991-92". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Full scorecard of India vs England, 2nd Test 1992-93". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ a b "The prat without a hat". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Full scorecard of West Indies vs England, 3rd Test 1993-4". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "The world record that nearly wasn't". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ "Full Scorecard of West Indies v England, 5th Test 1993-4". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ "Hong Kong Sixes Tournament Participating Squads". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ^ "Full scorecard of England vs Australia, 4th Test 1994-95". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Full scorecard of India vs England, 1st Test 1996". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ Wilson, Sean (29 May 2019). "Stewart, Lloyd, Hollioake On England's Horrific 1999 Cricket World Cup". Wisden. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "Benson & Hedges Cup final - Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "1998 domestic season County Championship". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "England A quick Graham Onions joins Stockton". Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2009.
- ^ "Veteran Lewis re-signed by Surrey". BBC News. 17 March 2008. Retrieved 29 April 2010.
- ^ Booth, Lawrence (December 2008). "That sinking feeling". The Wisden Cricketer. ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 4 December 2008.
- ^ "Chris Lewis to work with PCA after prison release for drug offences". Sky Sports. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "Cocaine charge cricketer remanded". BBC News. 9 December 2008. Retrieved 9 December 2008.
- ^ Kennedy, Maev (20 May 2009). "Former England cricketer Chris Lewis gets 13 years for cocaine smuggling". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
- ^ "Drug smuggling cricketer jailed". BBC News. 20 May 2009. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
- ^ "Lewis released from prison". ESPNcricinfo. 9 June 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ "Chris Lewis: 'Did other cricketers keep in touch when I went to prison? No'". The Independent. 13 July 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 23 June 2023.