Sporting legends : Andrew Caddick - England fast bowling star during 1990s - Career HLs, video

 



Andrew Richard Caddick, born on 21 November 1968 in Christchurch, New Zealand, is a former England fast bowler renowned for his height, bounce, and ability to extract seam movement even on unhelpful surfaces. Although born in New Zealand, he chose to play for England and became one of their most consistent bowlers from the mid-1990s to early 2000s.

Trained initially as a tall, whippy pacer inspired by Richard Hadlee, Caddick developed into a classical English fast bowler with immaculate accuracy and control.

Style of Play

  • Bowling: Right-arm fast-medium with high release, steep bounce, consistent seam movement, and exceptional discipline. His hallmark was long, probing spells and the ability to run through sides in clusters.
  • Batting: Right-handed lower-order batsman, mainly defensive, capable of hanging in tough conditions when needed.
  • Fielding: Safe fielder in the deep and around the ring with a strong throwing arm, though not known for exceptional fielding feats.

Career Highlights (In Detail)

  • Made his Test debut vs Australia, Adelaide, 1993–94 Ashes.
  • Became England’s strike bowler during the late 1990s, especially in home conditions.
  • Formed a potent new-ball partnership with Darren Gough, complementing his partner’s aggression with accuracy and bounce.
  • Dominant performer in the 1997 Ashes, finishing as England’s leading wicket-taker.
  • Played a key role in England’s cricket revival under Nasser Hussain during the early 2000s.
  • Was England’s leading wicket-taker in 2000, including the outstanding summer series vs West Indies.
  • Retired from international cricket in 2003, but continued excelling for Somerset until 2009.

Batting Record

  • Tests: 54 matches, 372 runs, average 7.74, highest 49.
  • ODIs: 29 matches, 52 runs, average 5.20.
  • First-Class: 275 matches, 2,185 runs, average 10.62, highest 63*.

(Primarily a specialist bowler.)

Bowling Record

Tests

  • 54 Tests, 234 wickets
  • Average: 29.91
  • Best Innings: 7/46
  • 5-wicket hauls: 13
  • 10-wicket match hauls: 1

ODIs

  • 29 ODIs, 69 wickets
  • Average: 28.47
  • Best: 5/14

First-Class

  • 275 matches, 1,180 wickets
  • Average: 26.59
  • Best: 9/32

List A

  • 432 wickets at 24.38

Best Bowling Performances (Detailed)

1. 7/46 vs West Indies, Edgbaston, 2000

One of the greatest spells by an English fast bowler in the modern era.
Caddick extracted dangerous bounce on a lively pitch, dismantling a strong West Indies lineup with precision. His spell turned the match and eventually the series England’s way.

2. 5/14 vs West Indies, 2000 (ODI)

In a destructive 10-over spell, Caddick swung and seamed the ball devastatingly, producing one of England’s best-ever ODI bowling performances. West Indies collapsed under relentless probing from a bowler at the peak of his craft.

3. 6/47 vs South Africa, Durban, 1999–00

A brilliant spell overseas. On a slowish pitch, he used bounce and seam movement superbly to break partnerships and give England a rare away Test win.

4. 5/16 vs Australia, Sydney, 1994–95 Ashes

A breakout performance early in his career. He ran through Australia’s middle order with clever movement and nagging accuracy, announcing himself on the Ashes stage.

5. 5/42 vs Sri Lanka, The Oval, 1998

In a must-win game, Caddick bowled a tight, hostile spell that limited Sri Lanka and showcased his consistency in home conditions.

Fielding

  • Competent around the outfield, safe hands but not a specialist fielder.
  • Took 15 catches in Tests and 5 in ODIs.

Legacy

  • One of England’s most reliable fast bowlers of the 1990s–2000s, especially known for his discipline and ability to run through sides once he smelled an opening.
  • Key figure in England’s bowling transition period before the Flintoff–Harmison generation.
  • Remembered for his explosive spells, where he could take 3–4 wickets in quick succession and change the complexion of a match.
  • A Somerset legend with more than 1,100 first-class wickets, placing him among the great county bowlers of the modern era.
  • His partnership with Darren Gough remains one of England’s finest 1990s new-ball pairings.
  • Regarded as a model of professionalism, longevity, and resilience, having played high-level cricket well into his 40s.


In the below video , watch Andy Caddick at his best vs New Zealand in 1999 test match . 

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