Fidel Henderson Edwards (born 6 February 1982 in Gays, St Peter, Barbados) is a West Indian cricketer and is the half brother of Pedro Collins. A pace bowler, his slingshot action greatly resembles that of former fast bowling great Jeff Thomson[citation needed]. He bowls fast, can swing the ball and get reverse swing, but insists that he does not go for out-and-out pace. He was spotted in the nets by Brian Lara and Edwards was called up for his Test debut against Sri Lanka after just one match for Barbados. Edwards' slingy action is similar to that of fast bowler Lasith Malinga, of Sri Lanka. For a pace bowler he is, like Malinga, unusually short.
On 6th Feb 2009, he joined the IPL franchise of Deccan Chargers. He's picked up by Deccan Chargers for $150,000. HIs club team in Barbados is YMPC.[1]
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In 2003, Edwards made his Test début against Sri Lanka at Kingston, Jamaica, making 5 not out and returning with bowling figures of 5/36 and 1/54 in a winning West Indian effort.[2] In One Day Internationals, his début was against Zimbabwe at Harare, taking career best figures of 6/22 off 7 overs against a strong Zimbabwean side. His bowling speed is around the late 80s and early 90s mph. His celebration is the same as Cory Collymore's, which is the waving of his hand in front of his face. This is similar to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wrestler John Cena's you can't see me move.
Despite a promising start to his test career, he has been injury prone and inconsistent. With an average of just under 40 in Test cricket, he has struggled to fulfil his early potential.
He was called back in the 2011 home series against India, thus making a comeback after 3 years. He was dropped from ODI and Test teams after the series in England in May 2009. He played his last international in June 2009 against South Africa in a T20I match in June 2009. However, he made an immediate effect by being the leading bowler in the 1st Test at Kingston. He took the new ball and had figures of 4/56 to help dismiss India for 246.
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While his statistics attest to him being a genuine tailender, Edwards has helped save the West Indies three Test matches during his career, forming frustrating last wicket partnerships. The first instance came against Zimbabwe at Harare in 2003, where he hung in for 33 balls to deny the African nation a rare victory.[3] In 2006, Edwards remained at the crease for 36 balls at the Antigua Recreation Ground, with India unable to claim the final wicket.[4] Most recently, in 2009, he prevented England from a win at the same ground by remaining unbeaten on five after 26 deliveries.[5]
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Edwards, Fidel Henderson |
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West Indian cricketer |
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February 6, 1982 |
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Saint Peter, Barbados |
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