Name:

Ellison, Richard Mark

Nickname:

Elly

Date of Birth:

21 Sep 1959

Gender:

Men

Place of Birth:

Willesborough, Kent, Englan

Career:

Test: 1984 - 1986
ODI: 1984 - 1986

Teams:

Kent (Regional)
England (Country)

1984 2nd Test: Robinson guts India, England win away after 2 years (Delhi)

Richard Ellison: Unexpected hero of 1985 Ashes triumph 

Richard Ellison (born 21 September 1959 in Willesborough, Kent) was an English left-handed batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler who represented England from 1984 to 1986.

A tall, skilful swing bowler, he spent most of his county career with Kent and was capable of exploiting movement in the air and off the pitch. He played 11 Tests and 14 ODIs, taking 35 Test wickets.

Ellison’s defining achievement came during the 1985 Ashes against Australia. Recalled for the fifth Test at Edgbaston, he produced a sensational match-winning performance, taking 6/77 and 4/60 for match figures of 10 wickets as England won by an innings. At The Oval in the final Test, he took another 5/46, finishing the series with 17 wickets in the last two Tests. His spell against Australia helped England regain the Ashes, and he was subsequently named one of Wisden’s Cricketers of the Year.

Despite that spectacular peak, Ellison’s international career was short-lived. A back injury disrupted his career and he played his final Test against India at Lord’s in 1986.

He continued to make a substantial contribution to Kent, taking 475 first-class wickets in 207 matches before retiring in 1993. He later moved into cricket coaching and education, including a senior cricket role at Millfield School.