10 Facts About Fidel Edwards

Fidel Henderson Edwards was born on 6 February 1982 and is a Barbadian cricketer, who played all formats of the game.

Fidel Edwards was spotted in the nets by Brian Lara and was called up for his Test debut against Sri Lanka after just one match for Barbados.

Fidel Edwards was bought for $60,000 by Khulna Royal Bengals to play in the newly formed Bangladesh Premier League to be held in February 2012.

Fidel Edwards was the leading wicket-taker in the tournament for the Winnipeg Hawks, with eleven dismissals in six matches.

On 21 December 2008 Fidel Edwards picked up a career best 7 for 87 against New Zealand at the McLean Park in Napier.

Consequently, his central contract was not renewed and Fidel Edwards later underwent back surgery.

In March 2012 the West Indies Cricket Board announced that while Fidel Edwards was considered whenever Test and T20I teams were selected, he was overlooked in ODIs to manage his workload; he has not played an ODI since 2009.

Fidel Edwards last played a One Day International in 2009, and the West Indies Cricket Board manages his workload to avoid further injuring him.

In February 2021, Fidel Edwards made his comeback to West Indies national team after 8 years as he was named in the T20I squad for Sri Lanka series.

In 2006, Fidel Edwards remained at the crease for 36 balls at the Antigua Recreation Ground, with India unable to claim the final wicket, while in 2009 he prevented England from a win at the same ground by remaining unbeaten on five after 26 deliveries.