Tim Linley

Who is Tim Linley?

Timothy Linley is an English cricketer who plays for Surrey. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler and was born in Horsforth, Leeds, where he played cricket for Horsforth Cricket Club.

Linley went to St. Mary's Catholic High School, Menston. He started his first-class career with Oxford University, for whom he played for two years. The Oxford team at the time included Joe Sayers, Michael Munday and Viv Richards' son Mali. He also represented Combined Universities. During this time, his scalps included Scott Newman, Adam Hollioake, James Benning, Darren Bicknell, Jason Gallian, Russell Warren, Mark Richardson, Michael di Venuto, Jonathan Moss and Jehan Mubarak.

Linley moved to Sussex in 2005, ostensibly as a 'prize' after winning the London County Cricket Club 'search for a star' competition, although rumour has it the contract had already been agreed previously. It did not prove to be a happy pairing. There were few opportunities for Linley in Sussex's championship winning side and his appearances were restricted to the second XI, the tourists game and the Twenty20 challenge.