Derek Preston

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Derek Preston
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Personal information
Full name
Derek Preston
Born (1936-01-12) 12 January 1936 (age 90)
Leyton, Essex, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingSlow left-arm orthodox
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1959Sussex
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 12
Runs scored 154
Batting average 11.84
100s/50s –/1
Top score 54
Balls bowled 1,514
Wickets 13
Bowling average 43.23
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling 3/45
Catches/stumpings 8/–
Source: Cricinfo, 17 June 2012

Derek Preston (born 12 January 1936) is a former English cricketer. Derek Preston was a right-handed batsman who bowled slow left-arm orthodox. He was born at Leyton, Essex.

Derek Preston made his first-class debut for Sussex against Worcestershire at the County Ground, Hove, in the 1959 County Championship. He made eleven further first-class appearances for the county in that season, the last of which came against Derbyshire at Manor Sports Ground, Worthing.[1] In his twelve matches for Sussex, he scored 154 runs at an average of 11.84, with a high score of 54.[2] This score was his only half century and came against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.[3] With the ball, he took 13 wickets at a bowling average of 43.23, with best figures of 3/45.[4]

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