Lian James Wharton (born 21 February 1977) is a former English

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er who played for

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between 2000 and 2003. He was a left-handed batsman and a left-arm slow bowler. Wharton was born in

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. He made his first-class debut in 2000, playing for Derbyshire against

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he failed to take a wicket in 25

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overs. He played five matches in the

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in his debut season taking three wickets at an

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of 82.66. He had more success against the touring

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claiming nine wickets in the match including a maiden five-wicket haul. His most productive season came in 2002 when he took 25 wickets at 27.80, including his career best figures of 6/62 against

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

References

External links

Lian Wharton at ESPNcricinfo
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