Darren Thomas facts for kids
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Stuart Darren Thomas
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| Born | 25 January 1972 Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales |
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| Nickname | Ted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2011 | Wales Minor Counties | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1992–2006 | Glamorgan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 13 June 2012
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Stuart Darren Thomas (born 25 January 1975) is a former Welsh cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler.
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Stuart Thomas's Cricket Career
Stuart Thomas started his cricket journey at a young age. When he was just 17, he showed great skill. He took five wickets in a match against Derbyshire.
Early Success and Challenges
His talent earned him a spot on the England youth team. He continued to bowl well until 1995. After a short dip in his performance, he got back in form by 1998. That year, he took 81 wickets, which was the most by any player. He even set a record for Glamorgan by taking 7 wickets for only 16 runs in one game. This led to him being invited to play for England A.
Winning the County Championship
Stuart was a key player for Glamorgan. In 1997, his team won the 1997 County Championship. This was Glamorgan's first championship win in 28 years! Stuart took 44 wickets that season. In the match that secured the title against Somerset, he took 5 wickets for 38 runs.
Becoming a Top Wicket-Taker
In 2000, Stuart became the top wicket-taker again. He continued to perform strongly. In 2002, he achieved his first ten-wicket haul in a match against Durham. This means he took ten wickets in a single match.
Moving Clubs and Retirement
After playing for Glamorgan for fifteen years, Stuart joined Essex County Cricket Club in 2007. Unfortunately, he got a shoulder injury in February that year. This injury stopped him from playing any matches for his new team. In September, he decided to retire from playing cricket.
Coaching Career
Even after retiring from playing, Stuart stayed involved in cricket. In April 2024, he was chosen to be the head coach. He now coaches the Jersey women's cricket team.
