John Hugh Edrich (born 21 June 1937) is a former English cricketer who played for Surrey and England.

Edrich was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1966.

Edrich captained England once, when he stood in for Mike Denness in the fourth test against Australia in 1974/5, a game which England lost. He had little luck in that game, being forced to retire hurt after being hit on the ribs by a ball bowled by Dennis Lillee on his first ball of the second innings, although he did recover to bat later on.

Edrich finished his first-class career in 1978 having scored 39,790 runs.

External reference

Cricinfo page on John Edrich