Brian Ward (cricketer)

Brian Ward (born 28 February 1944) is an English former cricketer. He played for Essex between 1967 and 1972.^[1] He later represented Argentina.

Brian Ward

Personal information
Born	(1944-02-28) 28 February 1944 (age 81) Chelmsford, Essex, England
Batting	Right-handed
Role	Batsman
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1967–1972	Essex
Career statistics
Competition FC List A Matches 128 70 Runs scored 4799 1443 Batting average 23.64 22.54 100s/50s 4/24 1/9 Top score 164* 101 Balls bowled 148 0 Wickets 5 – Bowling average 13.60 – 5 wickets in innings 0 – 10 wickets in match 0 – Best bowling 2/5 – Catches/stumpings 60/– 20/–
Source: Cricinfo, 19 July 2013

Ward played seven seasons for Essex, usually as an opening batsman. He made his highest score against Nottinghamshire in 1970, when he batted five and three-quarter hours for 164 not out and added an unbroken 208 for the third wicket with Keith Fletcher.^[2] His most successful season was 1971, when he scored 968 first-class runs at an average of 27.65.^[3] Wisden commented at the time that he had made a "notable advance" and "served the side well by patient methods".^[4] After the 1972 season, when he "was responsible for some stern but nevertheless helpful displays", he left first-class cricket.^[5]

Later Ward spent some time in Argentina, coaching and playing cricket. He represented the country at the inaugural ICC Trophy in England in 1979, but without personal or team success.^[6] He married an Argentine woman and moved to Uruguay.^[7]