Peter Gibbs (cricketer)

Peter Gibbs (born August 17, 1944) was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm offbreak bowler.

Gibbs' first-class career began at Oxford University, where he played for two years before being picked up by Derbyshire in time for the beginning of the 1966 season. Gibbs made his debut in a draw against Middlesex, though he underperformed with the bat, and Derbyshire finished in a sturdy mid-table position.

Gibbs made it through to the first team a season later, as Derbyshire performed well, finishing the season in sixth place. He continued in the Derbyshire first team until 1972, interspersing his county career with appearances for Oxford University, when he moved to play List A cricket for Staffordshire.

Gibbs had represented Staffordshire in Minor Counties cricket since the age of 16, making his debut in the second innings of a match against Cheshire in 1961. He continued to do so regularly until 1965, and when he exited County Championship cricket seven seasons later, played one final game for Staffordshire, a draw against Cheshire.

Throughout his career, both at county level and in lesser leagues, Gibbs played as an opening batsman, partnering sometime wicket-keeper Ian Hall during his time with Derbyshire.

He has also written plays for BBC radio, including "Supersaver" (1981, with Richard Briers) and "Taking us up to Lunch", set in the Test Match Special commentary box (1991).

External links

* [http://www.cricketarchive.com/Players/29/29625/29625.html Peter Gibbs] at Cricket Archive