Name:

Larkins, Wayne

Nickname:

Ned

Date of Birth:

22 Nov 1953

Gender:

Men

Place of Birth:

Roxton

Date Died:

28 Jun 2025

Career:

Test: 1980 - 1991
ODI: 1979 - 1991

Teams:

Northamptonshire (Regional)
England (Country)

1980 Jubilee Test: All round Botham cleans up India (Mumbai)

Wayne Larkins was an attacking English opening batsman who played for Northamptonshire and Durham, as well as representing England in both Tests and ODIs between the late 1970s and early 1990s.

Known for his powerful strokeplay and natural flair, Larkins was often regarded as one of the most talented domestic batsmen of his generation, though his international career never fully reflected his potential due to inconsistency and off-field issues.

He played 13 Tests and 25 ODIs for England, scoring over 27,000 first-class runs in a prolific county career that spanned more than two decades.