David Lyon (cricketer)

David Walker Lyon (born 2 September 1943) is a former English cricketer. Lyon was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium. He was born at Douglas, Isle of Man.

David Lyon
Personal information
Full name
David Walker Lyon
Born (1943-07-02) 2 July 1943 (age 81)
Douglas, Isle of Man
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
RelationsAndrew Lyon (brother)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1965–1972Cambridgeshire
Career statistics
Competition List A
Matches 1
Runs scored 0
Batting average
100s/50s –/–
Top score 0*
Balls bowled 72
Wickets 1
Bowling average 44.00
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling 1/44
Catches/stumpings –/–
Source: Cricinfo, 23 July 2010

Lyon made his debut for Cambridgeshire in the 1965 Minor Counties Championship against Bedfordshire. From 1965 to 1972, he represented the county in 15 Minor Counties matches, with his final appearance coming against Bedfordshire.[1]

Lyon also represented Cambridgeshire in a single List A cricket match against Buckinghamshire in the 1972 Gillette Cup.[2] In his only List-A match, he took a single wicket at with figures of 1/44.[3]

His brother, Andrew, played List A cricket for Buckinghamshire and Middlesex.

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