Name:

DeFreitas, Phillip Phillip Anthony Jason

Nickname:

Daffy

Date of Birth:

18 Feb 1966

Gender:

Men

Place of Birth:

Scott's Head, Dominica

Career:

Test: 1986 - 1995
ODI: 1987 - 1997

Teams:

Lancashire (Regional)
England (Country)

1992 Final: Wasim Akram destroys England

Phil DeFreitas, born on 18 February 1966 in Dominica, was a fiery right-arm fast-medium bowler and aggressive right-handed lower-order batsman who represented England during the late 1980s and 1990s.

In 44 Tests, he scored 1,160 runs at 21.85 and took 120 wickets at 36.04, including a career-best 6/64, while in 103 ODIs he contributed 844 runs and 140 wickets at 30.30, often providing crucial breakthroughs.

A key figure in three World Cups (1987, 1992, 1996), he was known for his pace, bounce, and ability to rise to pressure situations. Domestically, he enjoyed a prolific career with Lancashire and Surrey, amassing over 1,000 first-class wickets at 26.11 and nearly 8,600 runs at 27.78, underlining his status as a genuine all-rounder.

DeFreitas is remembered for his fiery competitiveness, match-winning spells, and vital lower-order innings that often swung games in England’s favor.