James Derek Love (born 22 April 1955)[1] is a former English first-class cricketer, who played in three One Day Internationals for England in 1981.
Love was tipped for stardom but like the player he most resembled, John Hampshire his Yorkshire teammate, he never quite fulfilled his potential on the national stage.
[2] A tall, fair haired middle order batsman, he was particularly strong on the front foot, and a powerful driver of the ball.
Love's brightest hour was winning the Gold Award, in the 1987 Benson & Hedges Cup final versus Northamptonshire, for his unbeaten 75.
Love left Yorkshire at the end of 1989,[1] playing Minor Counties Championship cricket for Lincolnshire, before joining Scotland team as a player and administrator.