A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-pace bowler, known for his impressive cricketing career, including playing for England and Warwickshire.
Jim Troughton, a name synonymous with cricket, is a former English cricketer and current assistant coach at Surrey. Born into a renowned British acting family, Troughton's sporting prowess took center stage, earning him recognition as a hard-hitting batsman and occasional slow left-arm orthodox bowler.
Troughton played six one-day internationals for England, scoring 36 runs at an average of nine. His impressive performances in the four-day county game saw him average a respectable 40 plus. The NBC Denis Compton Award in 2002 was a testament to his exceptional skill.
In 2011, Troughton was named Warwickshire captain, leading the team to a commendable second place finish in the County Championship. Undeterred by the initial setback, he steered Warwickshire to the championship title the following year. After retiring in 2014 due to a back injury, he transitioned into coaching, first with Warwickshire as First Team Coach and later with Somerset's coaching staff in 2021. In 2022, he joined Surrey as an assistant coach, turning down an offer from Yorkshire.
Troughton's family is steeped in the performing arts. His father, David Troughton, is a prominent stage and television actor, while his grandfather, Patrick Troughton, famously portrayed the Second Doctor in Doctor Who. His brother, Sam Troughton, has appeared in Robin Hood, and his cousin, Harry Melling, featured in the Harry Potter films. In 2014, Jim himself made a foray into acting, playing Colin Blythe in an episode of BBC Radio 4 drama Home Front.
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A skilled right-handed batsman and occasional right-arm medium pace bowler, known for his elegant style and impressive record in Test cricket.
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A left-arm medium-pace bowler who played for England and Warwickshire, known for his impressive debut in 1992 and taking 5 wickets against the West Indies.
