Dermot Reeve 59 off 125 Balls 5 Fours on Test Debut vs NZ  Ist Test at Christchurch, Jan 18-22 1992-93 (CT) - video Dailymotion

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Some cricket stories slip through the cracks of memory — Dermot Reeve is one of them. An unorthodox all-rounder, a fighter, and a man who dared to improvise.  In this video, we revisit his Test debut at Christchurch in January 1992, where Reeve scored a determined 59 runs off 125 balls with 5 boundaries against New Zealand. It was a brave innings that hinted at promise, but his Test career ended after just three matches.  Reeve’s international journey had its highlights. He represented England in 29 ODIs, played in both the 1992 and 1996 World Cups, and even featured in the 1992 World Cup Final at the MCG against Pakistan. His most crucial knock came in the semi-final against South Africa, where his unbeaten 25 runs helped England book a spot in the final.  Born in Hong Kong in 1963, Reeve carried a unique story — the son of teachers, with his mother Monica later serving as a scorer for England Tests. Though he never achieved greatness in numbers, his fearless improvisation and unforgettable grit made him a special cricketer.  👉 Watch this video to relive the journey of Dermot Reeve – the forgotten fighter of England cricket. Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more untold cricket stories!  🔖 Hashtags  #DermotReeve #CricketHistory #ForgottenCricketers #EnglandCricket #VintageCricket #WorldCup1992 #TestDebut #CricketStories

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00:00In the world of cricket, there are names that echo forever and some players which are forgotten

00:06in cricket archives, like Dermot Reeve who was talented, daring yet often but forgotten.

00:12In this video, we take you back to Christchurch in January 1992, where Dermot Reeve walked out

00:19for England in his very first Test match against New Zealand. On debut, he showcased resilience

00:24and flair, scoring 59 runs of 125 balls with 5 crisp boundaries. It was the kind of innings

00:32that gave hope of a long Test career. Let's watch his debut innings.

00:55The upfield is very fast. The New Zealand fieldsman making a valiant attempt,

01:00but that is a fine stroke by Reeve, slightly over tossed by Thompson.

01:09Reeve goes high and safely out over mid-wicket for four runs.

01:14Well, he's gone over the top, big hit and well struck.

01:25The field is fairly close set and a good bold shot by Dermot Reeve.

01:33Reeve the depth went away on the onside and up comes to 500.

01:38A clause for England's 500 for the loss of six rickets.

01:47Reeve goes high in the air. This should be his 50, trickling out towards the boundary.

01:55And the batsman will come back for a third run.

01:58And Dermot Reeve completes a 50 on debut for England.

02:02Two for 114 for him. Reeve again over the top, good clean hit, four more coming up here.

02:15Starting to play with real freedom now is Reeve.

02:18And he takes another boundary.

02:19He's out.

02:29He advanced once too often, saw that it wasn't there,

02:32stopped and tried to get it into the angle, but hit it directly to Andrew Jones in the gully.

02:37And the seventh wicket has fallen.

02:40Reeve out, caught by Jones, bowled by Pringle for 59.

02:46Dermot Reeve was no ordinary cricketer. An orthodox all-rounder, he loved to break the rules of

03:15convention. With the bat, he would improvise in ways that left both fans and opponents surprised.

03:22Reward-sweeping spinners going down on one knee to launch pacers over mid-wicket,

03:27always looking for something different. With the ball, his bustling medium-paced variations

03:33often frustrated past man. Dermot Reeve's story was not just about tests. He represented England in

03:3929 ODIs and even played on the biggest stage, the 1992 Cricket World Cup Final at the MCG against Pakistan.

03:48And later, the 1996 World Cup. His most vital contribution came in the 1992 semi-final against

03:55South Africa, where his unbeaten 25 runs at the death awards helped England scrap through the final,

04:01moments like those defined his value as a gritty cricketer. But despite his talent,

04:07Dermot Reeve's international career never truly flourished. He was only given three test matches,

04:13all on that New Zealand Tour of 91-92. His neck for irritating opponents extended even to his teammates,

04:21which perhaps cut short his opportunities at the highest level. Away from England duty,

04:27he left his mark in county cricket with Sussex, Warwickshire and Somerset. Born in Hong Kong in 1963,

04:35Dermot Reeve carried with him a unique story, the son of a teacher with his mother Monica,

04:40even serving as a scorer in England test matches. Dermot Reeve's name may not shine in golden letters

04:47alongside England's greatest, but his fearless approach, his improvisation and those rare flashes

04:53of brilliance make him a character worth remembering. For fans of Cricket Forgotten Stories,

04:58his debut knock in Christ Church remains a reminder of what could have been.

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Dermot Reeve 59 off 125 Balls 5 Fours on Test Debut vs NZ Ist Test at Christchurch, Jan 18-22 1992-93 (CT)

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