Eric Russell

William Eric Russell (3 July 1936 – 28 January 2026) was a Scottish cricketer. He was an opening batsman who played for Middlesex County Cricket Club from 1956 to 1972, and played in ten Test matches for England between 1961 and 1967.

The cricket correspondent, Colin Bateman, commented, "a smooth, assured opening batsman, Eric Russell suffered from never getting a settled sequence in the England team. His 10 Tests were spread over seven series and five countries, and two half-centuries in 18 innings did not do his ability justice."

Biography Russell was a stylish right-hander, whose international appearances were limited by injury and the dominance of Geoff Boycott and John Edrich. He played ten Tests against six countries and toured three times, but could never establish himself in the England side.

After leaving Middlesex, Russell coached at Shiplake College, played Minor Counties cricket for Berkshire and later played a role in the development of MCC's Shenley Cricket Centre.