Biography
Bernard Waddy was an English cricketer born on July 3, 1911, in Nottingham, England. Known primarily as a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler, Waddy had a distinguished career in domestic cricket, representing Nottinghamshire from 1935 to 1939. He made his first-class debut in 1935 and quickly established himself as a reliable player in the team.
Waddy's most notable achievements came during the 1938 season when he was instrumental in Nottinghamshire's success, contributing significantly with both bat and ball. He scored over 1,000 runs in that season, including several key centuries, and was recognized for his ability to take crucial wickets. His impressive performances helped establish him as one of the key players in the county circuit.
Following the outbreak of World War II, Waddy's cricketing career was interrupted, and he served in the armed forces. After the war, he had a brief period of further competition but never returned to the same level of prominence. Waddy's legacy endures as part of Nottinghamshire's rich cricket history, remembered for his skilled play in a pivotal era for English cricket.