12 Facts About Gary Keedy

Gary Keedy was born on 27 November 1974 and is a retired English cricketer.

Gary Keedy was signed by Lancashire's then-coach David Lloyd in a motorway service station.

In 2004, Gary Keedy enjoyed the most successful season of his career so far, taking 72 Championship wickets, making him the leading first-class wicket-taker amongst England qualified players.

Gary Keedy again missed out on selection to tour with England, this time to South Africa, in favour of the more conservative pick of Gareth Batty.

Until recently, many observers believed the main reason that Gary Keedy had never played for the national team is his lack of batting talent and poor fielding qualities.

Gary Keedy is studying for a four-year degree in physiotherapy at the University of Salford in preparation for life after his playing career.

Gary Keedy admitted to being "nervous" and wanted to make a good impression.

When Gary Keedy returned from injury he and Kerrigan sometimes bowled together in the County Championship.

An auction was held for teams to buy players, and Gary Keedy was bought by the Sylhet Royals for $25,000.

Gary Keedy played a single match in the competition, and bowled just two overs against the Dhaka Gladiators without taking a wicket.

On 19 December 2013, it was announced that for the 2014 season, Gary Keedy would be joining Nottinghamshire.

Gary Keedy will continue in a physiotherapy role, as well as acting as spin bowling coach, after his retirement at the end of the 2015 season, in which he only played one first-class game.