Keith Stevenson (cricketer)
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Keith Stevenson is an English cricketer who played first class cricket for Derbyshire
from 1974 to 1977 and for Hampshire
from 1978 to 1984.
Stevenson was born at Derby
. His involvement in cricket began when he was scorer for his father's team before he began playing alongside him at his cricket club. In 1968 he was playing for Derbyshire Old Juniors and made the Second XI in 1969. He played for the Derbyshire under 25s in 1972, while appearing for the Second XI. He was meanwhile employed by Rolls Royce Limited in Derby.
Stevenson played for Derbyshire in the Benson & Hedges Cup
and John Player League in May 1974 and made his first class debut in a match against the Indians in June 1974 in which he scored 25 not out and took 2 for 47. In May 1975 he played in a notable match against Lancashire
at Buxton. It started in sweltering heat and Lancashire were able to run up 477 for 5 and take three wickets for 29 runs before the close of play. The next day Derbyshire defeated Glamorgan
in the John Player League on the same ground. However on the Monday the ground was covered by 3 inches of snow and play was impossible. The Derbyshire team feared the worst on the Tuesday, for at that time bowlers' run-ups were protected but the wickets themselves were not and they were dismissed for 42 and 87. Stevenson took his first 5 wicket innings later that season with 5-65 against Essex
. In 1976 he took 5-47 against both Somerset
and Lancashire and in 1977 took 7-68 against Warwickshire
in 1977.
In 1978 after considered transferring in the previous season, Stevenson moved to Hampshire who offered him a longer-term contract than his native Derbyshire. Hampshire won the John Player League that summer defeating a Middlesex
side containing nine current and future Test players at Bournemouth to take the title by 26 runs.In 1978 he took 6-73 against Sussex
and 5-72 against Surrey
. He achieved his best bowling performance of 7-22 against Oxford University
in 1979 after 5-30 against Glamorgan and before 5-106 against Lancashire and 5-40 against Kent. In 1980 he took 5-66 against Worcestershire
and 5-86 against Lancashire. He took 5-32 against Nottinghamshire
, 5-94 against Glamorgan and 5-49 against his former team Derbyshire in 1981. In 1983 he achieved his last 5 wicket innings with 5-81 against Sussex.
Stevenson was a right-arm fast-medium bowler who took 355 first class wickets and 117 wickets in One Day competitions. For Derbyshire he took 98 first class wickets with an average of 30.58 and a best performance of 7 for 68. For Hampshire he took 257 first class wickets at an average of 29.33 and a best performance of 7 for 22. He was a right-hand batsman and played 167 innings in 146 first class matches at an average of 9.59 and a top score of 33. He claimed to have made a century once, but in fact this was while acting as a runner for Brian Bolus.
Stevenson left Hampshire in 1984 and followed a career in an estate agency. In 1998 he returned to Derbyshire CCC when he was appointed Commercial Manager for the club, while remaining in the estate agents business for another ten years. He was also active on behalf of Duffield Cricket Club.
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derbyshire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the England and Wales domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Derbyshire...
from 1974 to 1977 and for Hampshire
Hampshire County Cricket Club
Hampshire County Cricket Club represents the historic county of Hampshire in cricket's County Championship. The club was founded in 1863 as a successor to the Hampshire county cricket teams and has played at the Antelope Ground from then until 1885, before moving to the County Ground where it...
from 1978 to 1984.
Stevenson was born at Derby
Derby
Derby , is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands region of England. It lies upon the banks of the River Derwent and is located in the south of the ceremonial county of Derbyshire. In the 2001 census, the population of the city was 233,700, whilst that of the Derby Urban Area was 229,407...
. His involvement in cricket began when he was scorer for his father's team before he began playing alongside him at his cricket club. In 1968 he was playing for Derbyshire Old Juniors and made the Second XI in 1969. He played for the Derbyshire under 25s in 1972, while appearing for the Second XI. He was meanwhile employed by Rolls Royce Limited in Derby.
Stevenson played for Derbyshire in the Benson & Hedges Cup
Benson & Hedges Cup
The Benson & Hedges Cup was a one-day cricket competition for first-class counties in England and Wales that was held from 1972 to 2002, one of cricket's longest sponsorship deals....
and John Player League in May 1974 and made his first class debut in a match against the Indians in June 1974 in which he scored 25 not out and took 2 for 47. In May 1975 he played in a notable match against Lancashire
Lancashire County Cricket Club
Lancashire County Cricket Club represents the historic county of Lancashire in cricket's County Championship. The club was founded in 1864 as a successor to Manchester Cricket Club and has played at Old Trafford since then...
at Buxton. It started in sweltering heat and Lancashire were able to run up 477 for 5 and take three wickets for 29 runs before the close of play. The next day Derbyshire defeated Glamorgan
Glamorgan County Cricket Club
Glamorgan County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh national cricket structure, representing the historic county of Glamorgan aka Glamorganshire . Glamorgan CCC is the only Welsh first-class cricket club. Glamorgan CCC have won the English County...
in the John Player League on the same ground. However on the Monday the ground was covered by 3 inches of snow and play was impossible. The Derbyshire team feared the worst on the Tuesday, for at that time bowlers' run-ups were protected but the wickets themselves were not and they were dismissed for 42 and 87. Stevenson took his first 5 wicket innings later that season with 5-65 against Essex
Essex County Cricket Club
Essex County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh national cricket structure, representing the historic county of Essex. Its limited overs team is called the Essex Eagles, their team colours this season are blue.The club plays most of its home games...
. In 1976 he took 5-47 against both Somerset
Somerset County Cricket Club
Somerset County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Somerset...
and Lancashire and in 1977 took 7-68 against Warwickshire
Warwickshire County Cricket Club
Warwickshire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Warwickshire. Its limited overs team is called the Warwickshire Bears. Their kit colours are black and gold and the shirt sponsor...
in 1977.
In 1978 after considered transferring in the previous season, Stevenson moved to Hampshire who offered him a longer-term contract than his native Derbyshire. Hampshire won the John Player League that summer defeating a Middlesex
Middlesex County Cricket Club
Middlesex County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Middlesex. It was announced in February 2009 that Middlesex changed their limited overs name from the Middlesex Crusaders, to the...
side containing nine current and future Test players at Bournemouth to take the title by 26 runs.In 1978 he took 6-73 against Sussex
Sussex County Cricket Club
Sussex County Cricket Club is the oldest of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Sussex. The club was founded as a successor to Brighton Cricket Club which was a representative of the county of Sussex as a...
and 5-72 against Surrey
Surrey County Cricket Club
Surrey County Cricket Club is one of the 18 professional county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Surrey. Its limited overs team is called the Surrey Lions...
. He achieved his best bowling performance of 7-22 against Oxford University
Oxford University Cricket Club
Oxford University Cricket Club is a first-class cricket team, representing the University of Oxford. It plays its home games at the University Parks in Oxford, England...
in 1979 after 5-30 against Glamorgan and before 5-106 against Lancashire and 5-40 against Kent. In 1980 he took 5-66 against Worcestershire
Worcestershire County Cricket Club
Worcestershire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Worcestershire...
and 5-86 against Lancashire. He took 5-32 against Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Nottinghamshire, and the current county champions. Its limited overs team is called the Nottinghamshire Outlaws...
, 5-94 against Glamorgan and 5-49 against his former team Derbyshire in 1981. In 1983 he achieved his last 5 wicket innings with 5-81 against Sussex.
Stevenson was a right-arm fast-medium bowler who took 355 first class wickets and 117 wickets in One Day competitions. For Derbyshire he took 98 first class wickets with an average of 30.58 and a best performance of 7 for 68. For Hampshire he took 257 first class wickets at an average of 29.33 and a best performance of 7 for 22. He was a right-hand batsman and played 167 innings in 146 first class matches at an average of 9.59 and a top score of 33. He claimed to have made a century once, but in fact this was while acting as a runner for Brian Bolus.
Stevenson left Hampshire in 1984 and followed a career in an estate agency. In 1998 he returned to Derbyshire CCC when he was appointed Commercial Manager for the club, while remaining in the estate agents business for another ten years. He was also active on behalf of Duffield Cricket Club.