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David Wainwright

b. 1985

English county cricketer (born 1985)

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Born 1985. David Wainwright is a British cricketer.

David John Wainwright (born 21 March 1985) is an English first-class cricketer, who played for Yorkshire from 2004 to 2011 and Derbyshire from 2012 to 2015. He is a left arm orthodox spin bowler, who has also played for British Universities and Loughborough UCCE.

Life and career He was educated at Hemsworth High School and Loughborough University, and is now a full-time cricketer. He started playing cricket at Castleford Cricket Club.

He appeared for England as a substitute fielder, during the second Test match against the West Indies, at Headingley in 2007.

In July 2009, Wainwright joined then fellow Yorkshire cricketer, Matthew Hoggard, by signing up with a new sponsor, Woodworm.

In February 2010, Wainwright played for England Lions versus Pakistan A in Dubai. He took three wickets for 26 in the match.

In September 2011, Yorkshire County Cricket Club announced that Wainwright had exercised the clause in his contract where he can request to be released, if he is not playing regular first team cricket. In 2012, Wainwright moved to Derbyshire and took a first-class, career-best return of 6 for 33, on his debut for them against Northamptonshire. He was released from his Derbyshire contract in August 2015.

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Loughborough University
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David John Wainwright

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Wainwright?

English county cricketer (born 1985)

When was David Wainwright born?

David Wainwright was born on 21 March 1985 in Pontefract.

What is David Wainwright's occupation?

David Wainwright is a cricketer.

What nationality is David Wainwright?

David Wainwright is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Wainwright

· Wikidata: Q5240768

· DBpedia: David Wainwright (Yorkshire cricketer)

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