England archive · Cricket · 1937–1957
Denis Compton
Denis Compton, born in Middlesex on 23 May 1918, played Test cricket for England from 1937 to 1957. His 5,807 Test runs, from 78 Tests, rank 19th on England's all-time list, and he also took 25 Test wickets.
Compton is fourth on England's list of youngest Test players, having first appeared at 19 years and 83 days. All of his international cricket came in Tests, and his England career ended in 1957.
Compton is fourth on England's list of youngest Test players, having first appeared at 19 years and 83 days. All of his international cricket came in Tests, and his England career ended in 1957.
Internationals78
International runs5,807
England legacy
No.4 on England's all-time youngest test players list
Player file
At a glance
- Born23 May 1918
- BirthplaceMiddlesex
- Test runs5,807 No.19 all-time
- Youngest Test players19 years, 83 days No.4 all-time
Profile
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Career by format
Denis Compton in Tests
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest | Batting avg | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 78 | 5,807 | 278 | 50.06 | 25 |
Highest scores, averages and best bowling are shown for the formats in which Denis Compton is on England's all-time records lists.