Full Name

Andrew John Pycroft

Born

June 06, 1956, Salisbury (now Harare)

Age

67y 287d

Batting Style

Right hand Bat

Bowling Style

Right arm Offbreak

Other

Referee, Coach

Andy Pycroft was a high-class batsman, especially strong off the back foot, whose best days were behind him by the time Zimbabwe played their first Test in 1992-93. He played only three Tests before time and the demands of a young family brought his retirement. His first-class cricket was limited by Rhodesia/Zimbabwe's scant fixture list, but he made the most of the few opportunities that came his way. In 1991-92 he hammered 104 off 109 against an Australian B side that contained Shane Warne, Paul Reiffel and Steve Waugh. He captained Zimbabwe in two spells, but did not take to the job naturally, possibly being a little too blunt for the role. After retiring he moved into administration, managing the U-19 side, and becoming a selector and subsequently the head of the selectors. He became Zimbabwe's coach in 2001 but resigned during the 2003 World Cup citing a lack of communication with his fellow selectors. It was a warning of the issues which were to rip Zimbabwe cricket apart the following year.
Martin Williamson

Andy Pycroft Career Stats

Batting & Fielding

FormatMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100s50s4s6sCtSt
Tests3501526030.4037840.210112120
ODIs201922956117.3556052.670213160
FC7212914437413338.03--531--630
List A1009912257610429.60--117--380

Bowling

FormatMatInnsBallsRunsWktsBBIBBMAveEconSR4w5w10w
Tests3------------
ODIs20------------
FC72-875211/0-52.003.5887.0-00
List A100-1280---4.00-000

Umpire & Referee

FormatMatReferee
Tests9595
ODIs228228
T20Is144144
WT20Is2121
T20s138138
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Photos of Andy Pycroft

Charith Asalanka stood in as Sri Lanka captain, with Wanindu Hasaranga suspended for disciplinary reasons
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl
Match referee Andy Pycroft discusses Mumbai Indians' last-minute substitution of Praveen Kumar
Match referee Andy Pycroft leaves the ground after inspecting the outfield