Lian Wharton

Lian James Wharton (born 21 February 1977) is a former English cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 2000 and 2003. He was a left-handed batsman and a left-arm slow bowler.^[1]

Wharton was born in Holbrook, Derbyshire. He made his first-class debut in 2000,^[2] playing for Derbyshire against Cambridge University he failed to take a wicket in 25 economical overs.^[3] He played five matches in the County Championship in his debut season taking three wickets at an average of 82.66.^[4] He had more success against the touring West Indies claiming nine wickets in the match including a maiden five-wicket haul.^[5] His most productive season came in 2002 when he took 25 wickets at 27.80,^[6] including his career best figures of 6/62 against Middlesex at Lord's.^[7]

Wharton was released by Derbyshire at the end of 2003 season.^[8] He played club cricket for Ockbrook & Borrowash from 2004 until 2018.^[9]