Keith Fletcher

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Keith Fletcher England (Eng)
Batting style	Right-handed batsman (RHB)
Bowling type	Leg break
	Tests	ODIs
Matches	59	24
Runs scored	3272	757
Batting average	39.90	39.84
100s/50s	7/19	1/5
Top score	216	131
Overs bowled	47.3	0
Wickets	2	0
Bowling average	96.50	n/a
5 wickets in innings	0	0
10 wickets in match	0	N/A
Best bowling	1/6	n/a
Catches/stumpings	54/0	4/0
As of 21 February 1982 Source: Cricinfo.com

Keith William Robert Fletcher (nickname: "The Gnome of Essex"; born May 20, 1944) is a former English cricketer who played for Essex and England. He later became team manager.

Fletcher was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1974. Fletcher captained Essex successfully in two spells (1974-1985 and 1988) and captained England to a 1-0 series defeat over six Tests against India in 1981/2, and then one a one-off Test against Sri Lanka, before being ignominiously sacked by the Chairman of Selectors, Peter May.

From 1993 to 1995, Fletcher served as England team manager. During this period, the side played 26 Test matches, of which they lost fifteen and won only five.

Later, Fletcher returned to Essex as first-team coach, stepping down in 2001 to be replaced by former team-mate Graham Gooch.

[edit] External reference

• Cricinfo page on Keith Fletcher

Preceded by: Mike Brearley	English national cricket captain 1981/2	Succeeded by: Bob Willis
Preceded by: Brian Taylor	Essex cricket captain 1974–1985	Succeeded by: Graham Gooch
Preceded by: Graham Gooch	Essex cricket captain 1988	Succeeded by: Graham Gooch