James Taylor (cricketer, born 2001)

James Taylor
Personal information
Full name
James Philip Arthur Taylor
Born (2001-01-19) 19 January 2001
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
RoleBowler
RelationsTom Taylor (brother)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2017–2019Derbyshire (squad no. 32)
2020–presentSurrey (squad no. 25)
2026→ Kent (on loan)
First-class debut11 August 2017 Derbyshire v West Indians
List A debut23 June 2019 Derbyshire v Australia A
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20
Matches 19 25 2
Runs scored 217 111 3
Batting average 16.69 22.20 3.00
100s/50s 0/0 0/0 0/0
Top score 31* 19 3
Balls bowled 2,375 1,258 12
Wickets 41 29 1
Bowling average 33.82 42.37 34.00
5 wickets in innings 1 0 0
10 wickets in match 1 0 0
Best bowling 6/52 3/41 1/6
Catches/stumpings 4/– 4/– 0/–
Source: Cricinfo, 11 August 2026

James Philip Arthur Taylor (born 19 January 2001) is an English cricketer.[1] He made his first-class debut for Derbyshire against the West Indies on 11 August 2017 during their tour of England,[2] taking the wicket of Kraigg Brathwaite. The younger brother of fellow Derbyshire player Tom Taylor, he is a product of the Derbyshire cricket academy. Taylor also played club cricket for Barlaston in the North Staffordshire and South Cheshire League during 2017, recording bowling figures of 6/4 in one innings. He signed a two-year professional contract with Derbyshire in September 2017.[3]

He made his List A debut for Derbyshire against Australia A on 23 June 2019.[4] He joined Surrey on a two-year contract at the conclusion of the 2019 season. He made his Twenty20 debut on 28 August 2020, for Surrey in the 2020 t20 Blast.[5]

In May 2026, Taylor joined Kent on loan for two County Championship matches.[6]

In July 2026, Taylor signed a three-year deal to join Yorkshire from the 2027 county season.[7][8]

References

  1. ↑ "James Taylor". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  2. ↑ "Tour Match (D/N), West Indies tour of England at Derby, Aug 11-13 2017". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  3. ↑ Travers, Chris (28 September 2017). "Barlaston's James Taylor earns professional deal with Derbyshire". Stoke Sentinel. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  4. ↑ "Australia A tour of England at Derby, Jun 23 2019". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  5. ↑ "South Group, Hove, Aug 28 2020, Vitality Blast". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  6. ↑ "James Taylor joins Kent on loan for two matches". Kent CCC. 7 May 2026. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  7. ↑ "James Taylor signs for Yorkshire". Yorkshire County Cricket Club. 8 July 2026. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  8. ↑ "Yorkshire sign Surrey seamer Taylor for 2027". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 July 2026.