David Lloyd (cricketer)

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I have been incredibly lucky to have been involved in all aspects of cricket. Whatever I am doing at the time is the best thing. I do enjoy watching other coaches at work and I think we have a gem in Peter Moores. Of course you are so dependent on the performances of the players for results. Umpiring was such a rewarding job and I hope I fight the umpires' corner in commentary. [2]

– Lloyd, in interview with Matt Gatward, The Independent, 2008

Following his retirement in 1983, Lloyd umpired first-class and List-A matches from 1985 to 1987. [2] His first match was on 20 April 1985 between Cambridge University and Essex in Cambridge, and his last was on 9 September 1987 between Nottinghamshire and Glamorgan at Trent Bridge. In all, he oversaw 35 first-class matches and 27 List-A games, including tour matches for India and New Zealand. [38] [39]

Coaching

Lancashire

Lloyd became Lancashire head coach in 1993, and went on to guide Lancashire to their third Benson and Hedges Cup title. [10]

In 1995, Lloyd came into conflict with Dermot Reeve, then coach of Somerset, while in the Old Trafford committee room. He stated, according to Reeve in his biography Winning Ways: "I don't like you Reeve. I never have liked you. You get right up my nose and if you come anywhere near me, I'll rearrange yours." [40]

England

Lloyd became England's coach in 1996, and saw England to Test series victories against India, New Zealand and South Africa, as well as ODI victories against India, Pakistan and the West Indies. [41] He worked to expand England's support structure, including "a fitness consultant and a media relations officer, as well as a number of specialist coaches." [41]

In the winter tour to Zimbabwe, after two close draws, Lloyd generated controversy with his post-match statements. [10] Speaking after the first Test in Bulawayo, which ended as a draw with the scores level, he stated "We murdered them. We got on top and steamrollered them. We have flipping hammered them. One more ball and we'd have walked it. We murdered them and they know it. To work so hard and get so close, there is no praise too high. We have had some stick off your lads. We flipping hammered them." [42] The comments were not appreciated by Zimbabwe fans, with one banner in the crowd reading "Wanted. David Lloyd. For Murder of Zim Cricket Team. Last seen with his finger up his nose talking complete bollocks. He knows it and we know it." [42]

With his contract extended to 1997, he oversaw a 3–0 victory over Australia in the Texaco Trophy, and victory in the first Test of the 1997 Ashes series at Edgbaston, however three of the next four Tests were victories for Australia, allowing them to retain the Ashes despite England taking victory in the sixth and final match. [10] Prior to the winter tour of the West Indies, Lloyd played a "leading part" in persuading Mike Atherton to carry on as captain. [10] Despite defeat in the Caribbean and Atherton's eventual retirement, Lloyd's contract was renewed again for 1998. [10]

With Lloyd as coach, in the summer of 1998 England beat South Africa 2-1, their first victory in a five-match Test series since 1986/87. [43] However, in September 1998, following the tour of England by Sri Lanka Lloyd received criticism from both the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Sri Lanka Cricket Board for calling Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan a "chucker", [44] as well as for frequent outbursts following poor England performances. [45] He initially announced that he was stepping down from the coaching role during the 1998–99 Ashes series in Australia following the appointment of Graham Gooch as tour manager, [46] however in March 1999 he stated that that year's Cricket World Cup would signal his retirement after talks with the ECB revealed that his contract was not to be renewed. [47] England performed poorly at the tournament, failing to advance from the group stages. [48] Afterwards, Lloyd immediately joined Sky Sports as a commentator. [49]

The ECB Chairman Lord MacLaurin reported to the media that "We owe David a huge debt for the job he has done as England coach since taking over the role in 1996. During his time in the job, David has introduced many innovations that mean we are now world leaders in several aspects of our approach to the game at international level. It would be a fitting send-off for him if we could lift the World Cup for the first time this summer." [41] Meanwhile, ECB Chief Executive Tim Lamb stated "David has done a magnificent job for England, including delivering our first five Test series victory for 12 years. For the moment nothing is more important than a successful World Cup campaign, and I know that David will give his all in achieving this." Lloyd also commented that "I've had a tremendous time with the England side and I'm looking forward to completing my tenure with a successful and enjoyable World Cup campaign. It was important for me to have a clear picture of what my future holds. Now that the matter is settled this means the team can focus exclusively on the World Cup." [41] Alec Stewart spoke for the team, stating "It's disappointing news but it's been a real pleasure to work with 'Bumble', a coach who is thorough, loyal to his players and completely professional. He has brought a real sense of passion to the job of England coach and it would be great to reward him with the World Cup as a final vote of thanks from the players for all he has done for us." [50]

Commentating

Lloyd was a regular Sky Sports commentator from 1999 to 2021. [51] He was a regular on coverage of England's Test and one-day international cricket, but it is as the voice of Twenty20 cricket, since its launch in 2003, that he has become particularly known, with his excitable style and catchphrases such as "Start the Car!", the title of his second autobiography. However, he has admitted he sees the game as "a form of entertainment using cricket equipment" rather than real cricket. [52] Lloyd often makes reference to songs and lyrics by the band Half Man Half Biscuit in commentaries, often completely lost on other commentators working with him. Lloyd was also part of Talksport's live coverage of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. Lloyd retired from commentating for Sky Sports after controversy about comments he was alleged to have made about Asian players. [53]

Lloyd has commentated for the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the past, [54] and remarked in 2015 that England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) should make a window for English players to participate in the tournament. [55] However, in recent years, he has not been selected on the IPL commentary panel and been critical of IPL and BCCI. In 2022, Lloyd stated that IPL is "disrupting the traditional international programme" [56] and "benefitting already rich people." [57]

Books

David Lloyd signing books at The Oval Sept 2018 New Book By Bumble.jpg
David Lloyd signing books at The Oval Sept 2018

In 2000, Lloyd published his autobiography, Anything but Murder, published by HarperCollins. [58] The book received criticism on 15 May 2000, from former England batsman Graham Thorpe who reacted to Lloyd's criticism of him and his influence on the team at a moment when Thorpe had been left out of a match against Zimbabwe. Lloyd also criticised Nasser Hussain and Andy Caddick; Hussain as poor in his preparation for Test matches, and Caddick as insecure about his cricket. Lloyd later stated that he had "been taken a little bit by surprise by the criticism of the reference to players." [59]

Notes

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  24. 1 2 "India in England Test Series – 3rd Test England v India". CricInfo. 4 July 1974. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
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  30. "Pakistan in England Test Series – 3rd Test England v Pakistan". CricInfo. 27 August 1974. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
  31. "The Ashes – 2nd Test Australia v England". CricInfo. 17 December 1974. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
  32. "The Ashes – 3rd Test Australia v England". CricInfo. 31 December 1974. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
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  36. "Lloyd: I can help". Accrington Observer. M. EN. Media. 1 May 2009. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
  37. "David Lloyd: Accrington street named after cricket legend 'Bumble'". BBC News. 17 March 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  38. "David Lloyd as Umpire in First-Class Matches" . CricketArchive. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
  39. "David Lloyd as Umpire in List A Matches" . CricketArchive. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
  40. Hopps, p. 11.
  41. 1 2 3 4 "Media Release – David Lloyd to resign after the world Cup" (Press release). England and Wales Cricket Board. 23 March 1999. Retrieved 25 May 2009 via CricInfo.
  42. 1 2 Hopps, p. 186.
  43. Shemilt, Stephan (16 July 2012). "England v South Africa: The best of enemies". BBC Sport . Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  44. "England coach Lloyd Stands condemned". The Daily News. 3 September 1998. Retrieved 25 May 2009 via CricInfo.
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  46. Berry, Scyld (27 December 1998). "Lloyd to step down from England post". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 25 May 2009 via CricInfo.
  47. Martin-Jenkins, Christopher (24 March 1999). "World Cup to be Lloyd's farewell". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 25 May 2009 via CricInfo.
  48. Engel, Matthew (2000). "ICC World Cup, 1999". Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. Retrieved 2 September 2024 via ESPNcricinfo.
  49. Searby, Martin (26 March 1999). "Return ruled out as Lloyd assumes new station". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 25 May 2009 via CricInfo.
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  51. https://news.sky.com/story/cricket-commentator-david-bumble-lloyd-retires-from-sky-sports-after-22-years-12501259
  52. "The Cricketer | Home".
  53. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/59741382
  54. "IPL 2018: Here is the complete list of IPL commentators in all languages". The Indian Express. 4 April 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
  55. "ECB must compromise on IPL, says Former England player David Lloyd". News18. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
  56. "David Lloyd: 'Alarm Bells Should Be Ringing' Over The IPL's Impact On International Cricket". Wisden. 20 March 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  57. "IPL "Benefiting Already Wealthy People": David Lloyd Says Vitality Blast Best T20 Competition". NDTV. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
  58. David Lloyd: The Autobiography – Anything But Murder (Hardcover). Amazon.co.uk. ASIN   0002189526.
  59. Hodgson, Myles (16 May 2000). "Thorpe dismayed at Lloyd's criticism". The Independent. Archived from the original on 15 July 2009. Retrieved 25 May 2009.

References

David Lloyd
David Lloyd in April 2009.jpg
Lloyd in April 2009
Personal information
Born (1947-03-18) 18 March 1947 (age 78)
Accrington, Lancashire, England
NicknameBumble
BattingLeft-handed
Bowling Slow left arm orthodox
RoleAll-rounder
Relations Graham Lloyd (son)
International information
National side
Test debut(cap  460)20 June 1974 v  India
Last Test30 January 1975 v  Australia
ODI debut(cap  28)7 September 1973 v  West Indies
Last ODI29 May 1980 v  West Indies
Domestic team information
YearsTeam