James Wright

Who was James Wright?

James Wright was an English cricketer who played first class cricket for Derbyshire in 1898 and 1905.

Wright was born at Newbold, Leicestershire, the son of Thomas Wright, a coal miner and his wife Elizabeth. In 1881 they were living at Castle Gresley, Derbyshire. Wright made his debut for Derbyshire against Lancashire in the 1898 season when he scored 2 and 1. However in the next match, a Derbyshire victory over Hampshire, he made 53 not out. He played a total of five matches in the 1898 season. He played one more game for the club in the 1905 season.

Wright was a right-hand batsman and played ten innings in six first class matches with an average of 10.33 and a top score of 53 not out. He bowled nine overs but took no wickets. He was also an occasional wicket-keeper.

Wright died at Sheffield, Yorkshire at the age of 87.