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Brian Statham
Born in Gorton on 17 June 1930, Brian Statham played Test cricket for England from 1951 to 1965. His 252 Test wickets, taken in 70 Tests, put him joint eighth on England's all-time list.
All of Statham's England cricket came in the Test format, in which he also scored 675 runs. His international career ended in 1965, 14 years after it began.
All of Statham's England cricket came in the Test format, in which he also scored 675 runs. His international career ended in 1965, 14 years after it began.
Internationals70
International wickets252
England legacy
Joint No.8 on England's all-time test wickets list
Profile
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Career by format
Brian Statham in Tests
| Format | Matches | Runs | Wickets | Best | Bowling avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 70 | 675 | 252 | 7/39 | 24.84 |
Highest scores, averages and best bowling are shown for the formats in which Brian Statham is on England's all-time records lists.