The rule requiring players to be born in Yorkshire to represent the Yorkshire County Cricket Club was abolished in 1992. This change allowed players from outside the county to join the club, reflecting a broader shift in cricket towards inclusivity and talent recruitment from a wider pool. The decision aimed to enhance the competitiveness of the team and adapt to the evolving nature of the sport.
He was born in Mytholmroyd in the county of West Yorkshire, England.
Oliver was born in Hull, Yorkshire, England.
Herschelle Herman Gibbs of South Africa was born in 1974. He is a cricket player, at batman position. He currently plays for Yorkshire and has participated in multiple Cricket World Cup tournaments.
Thomas Walker - Yorkshire cricketer - was born in 1854.
John Brown - Yorkshire cricketer - was born in 1874.
Thomas Barker - Yorkshire cricketer - was born in 1812.
Henry Robinson - Yorkshire cricketer - was born in 1858.
David Wainwright - Yorkshire cricketer - was born in 1985.
John Hall - Yorkshire cricketer - was born in 1815.
Tom Taylor - Yorkshire cricketer - was born in 1878.
Reginald Allen - Yorkshire cricketer - was born in 1893.
George Smith - Yorkshire cricketer - was born in 1876.