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Fred Spofforth
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Imran Khan
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Charlie Parker
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Len Hutton
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25%
 
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Postby The Professor » Sat May 25, 2019 8:55 pm

Your latest batch of legends.
"It has been said of the unseen army of the dead, on their everlasting march, that when they are passing a rural cricket ground the Englishman falls out of the ranks for a moment to look over the gate and smile."
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Postby Durhamfootman » Sat May 25, 2019 9:16 pm

Imran, for me.

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Postby Arthur Crabtree » Sun May 26, 2019 12:47 am

I went for Len for his landmark 364. They say he wasn't quite as good after WWII when he picked up a serious fracture to his arm but he retired with a Test average approaching 60. Made a breakthrough as a professional England captain. Not as good looking as Imran though.
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Postby Arthur Crabtree » Sun May 26, 2019 9:15 pm

Charlie Parker says more jazz saxophone to me than iconic cricketer.
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Postby Arthur Crabtree » Sun May 26, 2019 9:19 pm

Played one Test, but his first class career lasted until 52.
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Postby The Professor » Sun May 26, 2019 10:55 pm

Every summer from 1920 to 1935, when he retired, he took over 100 wickets. In five of these seasons his victims numbered more than 200. In 1922 he dismissed 206 batsmen; in 1924, 204; in 1925, 222; in 1926, 213; and in 1931, 219. His full figures during a distinguished career were 3,278 wickets, at a cost of 19.46 runs each; he hit 8,197 runs, average 10.33, and brought off 235 catches.
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Postby Durhamfootman » Mon May 27, 2019 10:48 am

impressive bowling stats

I confess I'd not heard of him
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Postby The Professor » Sat Jun 01, 2019 5:00 pm

Imran Khan takes this one.
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