John Abrahams
John Abrahams | |
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| Born | July 21, 1952 |
| Occupation(s) | Cricketer, coach |
| Years active | 1973–1991 (playing) |
| Known for | Lancashire County Cricket Club captain (1984–1985), England Under-19 coach (2009–2010) |
John Abrahams (born 21 July 1952) is a former English cricketer. Cricketing talent ran in his family, with his brothers Basil Abrahams and Peter Abrahams, as well as his late father Cec Abrahams, all having played the sport. Abrahams was known for batting left-handed and bowling right-arm off spin.
A product of Heywood Grammar School, he represented Lancashire County Cricket Club from 1973 until 1988. Additionally, he appeared for the Minor Counties team in 1974 and later played for Shropshire between 1989 and 1991. He was awarded his Lancashire cap in 1982 and served as Lancashire's captain during the 1984 and 1985 seasons. Remarkably, he received the man of the match accolade in the 1984 Benson and Hedges Cup final held at Lord's, recognized for his leadership despite not contributing with bat or ball. His benefit year in 1988 generated £52,500.
Across his career, Abrahams compiled 14 first-class centuries, with a highest unbeaten score of 201 against Warwickshire. In limited-overs cricket, his sole century was an undefeated 103 versus Somerset.
In the coaching realm, he managed the England Under-19 squad in 2009 and took on the coaching role in 2010. His spouse, Debbie Abrahams, serves as a Labour MP, having been elected during the January 2011 by-election for Oldham East and Saddleworth. The couple has two daughters.