Derek Taylor (cricketer)

Derek John Somerset Taylor (born 12 November 1942) is a former English cricketer who played for Somerset, Surrey and Griqualand West as a wicket-keeper batsman.

Taylor's twin brother Mike Taylor played for Nottinghamshire and Hampshire.

Career
Taylor holds the record for the most dismissals in a List A cricket match, tied with Steve Palframan and Jamie Pipe, having taken eight catches in a 1982 game against British Universities.

Starting with Amersham Hill CC, Chesham CC,and the Buckinghamshire Young Amateurs, Derek then played for Buckinghamshire in the Minor Counties before turning professional with Surrey in 1964. He spent six seasons at the oval, mainly in the 2nd eleven, winning the Championship twice and gaining his County Cap in 1969 against New Zealand.

In 1970, Derek joined Somerset, where he played for 13 years. His accomplishments there included four one-day titles, including three wins at Lords, guiding Somerset to victory over the Australians for the first time at Bath in Brian Close's absence, a career best 179 at St Helens,Swansea including the then fourth wicket record for Somerset, and the record eight catches in 1982 for List A cricket.