Bruce Adrian Edgar is a former cricketer who represented New Zealand in both Test and One Day International (ODI) formats. A chartered accountant by profession, Edgar played as a left-handed opening batsman and an occasional wicketkeeper during one of New Zealand's most successful eras in international cricket. He gained respect across the cricket world for his courage against the fastest bowlers of his era (which included greats like Imran Khan, Michael Holding, Bob Willis and Dennis Lillee), his classically straight batting technique, and his outstanding teamwork. In internationals, he formed a successful opening partnership with fellow left-hander John Wright.

Edgar was born and raised in Wellington, New Zealand. His father, Arthur, had represented Wellington in a few first-class matches. He was educated at Rongotai College, where he attracted attention for his brilliant batting, but would later curb his attacking instincts for the sake of the team when opening for both Wellington and later New Zealand.

Bruce Edgar's Test cricket career commenced against England at The Oval in July of 1978. He was out for a duck on debut but recovered for a hard fought 60 runs in the second innings of the 2nd Test at Nottingham. Back in New Zealand for the summer, Edgar struck a brilliant 129 for his maiden Test century against Pakistan at Lancaster Park in February 1979. He would have little luck in the next two Tests, but would score 127 against the West Indies at Eden Park in early 1980.

Edgar was at the non-striker's end during the infamous underarm bowling incident which occurred on 1 February 1981 during the third World Series Cup final between New Zealand and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. His striking partner, Brian McKechnie (a dual international), needed a six to tie the match from the final ball. Australian bowler Trevor Chappell, on orders from the team captain and older brother Greg Chappell, bowled the ball underarm, rolling it on the ground to prevent McKechnie from getting the six and winning the match, with McKechnie hurling his bat away in disgust and Edgar aiming a V-sign towards Trevor Chappell. The unfortunate part of the incident was that, at the time, Edgar was 102 not-out for the innings, his only One-Day international century and highest score. It is often considered "the most overlooked ODI century of all time.”

In 2019, Edgar made the surprising claim that he saw Dennis Lillee step outside the inner fielding circle in an attempt to invalidate the delivery and force a no-ball for an illegal fielding move. As it was, McKechnie was highly unlikely to have hit a last ball six on the massive MCG ground, and it was an act of protest more than anything else. Australia wicket-keeper Rod Marsh had pleaded with Chappell not to go ahead with the unsportsmanlike act, saying - “no way mate, no way, you can't do this.” After the ball crawled along the wicket, 50,000 mainly Australian fans let out huge howls of boos while captain Geoff Howarth ran to the umpires in his socks to protest the decision. Richie Benaud in his wrap up on the match, described it as, “a disgraceful performance and one of the worst things I have ever seen done on a cricket field.”

Sadly, what is long forgotten, is that is was a was a magnificent ODI game, full of controversy right from the start. Martin Snedden had caught Greg Chappell in the outfield with an amazing diving catch, and that was extraordinarily given not out as the umpires claimed they weren't watching. Then, Edgar caught Greg Chappell, but by that time he had already added another 50 runs or so. Then, of course it went down to the wire. The upside was that the incident helped popularise ODI cricket in New Zealand for the next 10 years, and when NZ played Australia at Eden Park (Auckland in 1981-82) thereafter, it was a full house.

The following season, some consolation for Edgar is the fact that his highest test score, 161, was against Greg Chappell's Australians at Eden Park, Auckland. New Zealand won this Test match, only their second against Australia, by five wickets and took a 1–0 lead in the three-test series, with Edgar named Man of the Match. The series was drawn 1–1, after Australia won the final test by eight wickets at Lancaster Park, Christchurch. Edgar topped the Kiwi batting averages with 278 runs at a 55.60 average.

Bruce Edgar possibly displayed his finest cricket against England in the 1984 Test Series. He struck 84 in the first innings at Leeds, then 70 in the first innings at Lord's. Back on his favoured Nottingham strip, Edgar hit 62 in the first innings and 76 in the second innings. He would go on to score 74 against Australia at the WACA (Perth) in 1985, and a fine 83 against England at Lord's in 1986, serving as wicket-keeper in what would turn out to be his final Test Series. His career average wasn't particularly high, although Edgar was a rock, often holding up one end while his fellow opener John Wright forced the early runs.

In 1981, Bruce Edgar was professional for the Hyde team which won the Central Lancashire League championship. He was later involved with the Gordon Grade Cricket Club in Sydney. He coached the A.W. Greenshield team in the 2010–11 season. In August 2013, Edgar returned to his homeland to take up the part-time position of General Manager national selection with New Zealand Cricket. His main role would be to coordinate a selection panel that would report to head coach Mike Hesson. Edgar resigned from his position in May 2015. While reduced work and pay, as well as lack of support from the board were key reasons, Edgar also mentioned the less-than-hospitable experiences at the 2015 Cricket World Cup, including having to sit with the wives and girlfriends of the Australian players during the final, a situation he described as "awkward".

Edgar was appointed Head Coach of Wellington on a three-year contract, replacing Jamie Siddons. Edgar has worked in financial services since his retirement from international cricket. As of 2024 he is a director at Booster Financial Services. He also chairs the Cricketers' Retirement Fund and the New Zealand Rugby Players Savings Scheme.