John Kelly (Lancashire and Derbyshire cricketer)

John Kelly was an English first-class cricketer who played for Lancashire and Derbyshire in the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1886 to 1891. Primarily a bowler, he was known for his right-arm medium pace.

While specific details about his birthdate and death date are currently unavailable, records indicate Kelly played 31 first-class matches. He scored a total of 135 runs with a highest score of 16. With the ball, he took 76 wickets at an average of 23.18, with his best performance being 6 wickets for 52 runs in a single innings. He also took 6 catches.

Kelly's appearances were more frequent for Lancashire initially, then for Derbyshire, contributing to their bowling attack during his time with the respective counties. Further research may reveal more detailed information about his career and impact on the game.