Who is Fidel Edwards? Know About His Relationships, Family, Career, Stats and More

Fidel Edwards is one of the veteran cricketers who used to play as a right-arm fast bowler with the West Indies National Cricket Team. He is a player who has the ability to throw the most thrilling fast ball all over the world. Edwards made his debut in international cricket by playing his first Test match in 2003 against Sri Lanka. Although he has officially retired from international cricket, and is now a part of the World Championship of Legends with the West Indies Champions team. Edwards is a very dedicated and consistent player who has impressed everyone by playing across international formats as well as in the franchise T20 leagues.

Fidel Edwards Biography

The Barbadian cricketer was born in St Peter, Barbados, on February 6, 1982, and used to play as a fast bowler with the West Indies team. He was brought up in a cricket-loving family and thus started playing cricket from a very young age. Fidel Edwards was impressed by the rich fast-bowling heritage and also saw Brian Lara practicing in the nets, which inspired him a lot. He learnt and practiced fast-bowling technique at home and also by taking admission in cricket academies. Edwards' fearless and consistent playing earned him a place in the national team.

Fidel Edwards Religion & Caste

Fidel Edwards is a Christian by religion and has faith in the values and beliefs of his religion. He was raised in Barbados, and thus, he is very connected to his roots. Although there is no information available about his particular caste.

Fidel Edwards Family

Fidel Edwards had a big family who all supported him in his cricket career and encouraged him to pursue his dreams. Although he has not opened up about the identity of any of his family members because he wants to keep his life private. Edwards prefers his privacy more, and information about only his half-brother is available publicly.

Fidel Edwards Father

There is no information available publicly about Fidel Edwards' father, as he never discussed his parents in public. If we receive any information about his father, we will update you with the same.

Fidel Edwards Mother

There is no publicly available information about Fidel Edwards' mother, as he mostly keeps his life private and does not post much about his family. If we receive any information related to his mother, we will update you.

Fidel Edwards Brother

Fidel Edwards has a half-brother, Pedro Collins, who is a left‑arm fast-medium bowler and played for the West Indies team from 1999 to 2006. They were brought up together and used to practice bowling techniques at home. Edwards' brother had a short international career, still he had claimed 106 international wickets.

Fidel Edwards Sister

There is no publicly available information about Fidel Edwards' sister, as he has not disclosed any information about his family members. If we find any information about his sister, we will update you with the same.

Fidel Edwards Instagram

Fidel Edwards has an Instagram account under the name of @fidel.edwards, where he has more than 17.2k followers and has posted 361 posts. On his Instagram, he has posted mostly about his cricket career, team achievements, and photos with his children.

Fidel Edwards Twitter

The right-arm fast bowler has an X [formerly Twitter] account under the handle @EdwardsFidel, where he has more than 3.2k followers. On his Twitter, Fidel Edwards has posted mostly related to his cricket career, achievements, and pictures with children and teammates.

Fidel Edwards Facebook

Fidel Edwards has a Facebook account under the name of @Fidel Edwards, where he has more than 3.4k followers. On his Facebook, he has posted pictures of his cricket career and the team's success.

Fidel Edwards Jersey

The Barbadian cricketer wears the jersey number 20 while playing in international cricket for the West Indies. Fidel Edwards also wears the jersey number 20 while playing in the domestic as well as franchise T20 leagues.

Fidel Edwards Relationship

There is no publicly available information about Fidel Edwards' past or present relationships. If we receive any information about his relationship status, we will update you with the same.

Fidel Edwards Wife

There is no information available publicly about Fidel Edwards wife, as he keeps his life private. Although he does post with his two children, one daughter, and one son on his social media. He shares a good bond with them but has not disclosed his partner.

Fidel Edwards Net Worth & Salary

Fidel Edwards net worth is estimated to be around $2 million, which is approximately ₹16 crore. His total net worth came out after including his West Indies central contract, match fees, franchise T20 leagues' salary, domestic cricket, and other endorsement deals. Edwards' annual income is approximately $300,000 annually from his cricket contracts. He has also been a part of the Indian Premier League and has received a total salary of ₹18,554,700. Apart from this, he has also added a good amount to his income by playing in other T20 leagues such as BPL, CPL, PSL, and many more.

Fidel Edwards Career

Fidel Edwards career has been amazing, playing in both international and domestic cricket formats. He made his international debut by playing his first Test match against Sri Lanka in 2003. Edwards impressed everyone in both his ODI and Test debut matches as he took a six-wicket haul in his ODI debut match and took a five-wicket haul in his Test debut match. He is one of the fastest bowlers in Test cricket who has made his team win with his consistent performance. Edwards has also played well in his T20 league career and has played in various leagues across the world.

International Career

The fast bowler made his international debut by playing his first Test match on June 27, 2003, against Sri Lanka. Then he made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe on November 29, 2003, and finally debuted in the T20I format on September 11, 2007, against South Africa. Fidel Edwards took an amazing six‑wicket haul on his ODI debut versus Zimbabwe by giving 22 runs. He also made a record by taking a five-wicket haul by giving 36 runs on his Test debut match against Sri Lanka. Edwards has played 131 international matches and has taken a total of 245 wickets with a good average. In his international career, he has also taken 14 five-wicket hauls, which established him as a brilliant cricketer.

Other Leagues Career

Apart from his international career, Fidel Edwards has also played exceptionally well in his franchise league career. He has been a part of CPL, BPL, BBL, IPL, and many more. He debuted in the IPL in 2009 with Deccan Chargers, and after that, he was also brought by the Rajasthan Royals, but did not play any games for them. Edwards has played 6 matches in his IPL career and has taken 5 wickets with an average of 30.80. He has played the most number of matches in the CPL and has been a part of 3 teams. Edwards has played 35 matches in the CPL and has taken a total of 36 wickets with an average of 27.33.

Fidel Edwards Achievements & Awards

Fidel Edwards impressed everyone with his debut performances in all the formats of international cricket. In 2003, he made his Test debut and took a 5-wicket haul against Sri Lanka. In the same year, he also took a 6-wicket haul against Zimbabwe while playing in his ODI debut match. In 2007, during the ODI series in England, he became the leading wicket-taker for the West Indies by taking 10 wickets in the tournament. Edwards was also awarded a testimonium by Hampshire County Cricket Club in recognition of his great cricketing career.