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Fred Trueman
Fred Trueman, born on 6 February 1931, played Test cricket for England from 1952 to 1965. His 307 Test wickets, taken in 67 Tests, rank fifth on England's all-time list.
All of Trueman's England cricket came in the Test format, in which he also scored 981 runs. His international career spanned 13 years, from 1952 until it ended in 1965.
All of Trueman's England cricket came in the Test format, in which he also scored 981 runs. His international career spanned 13 years, from 1952 until it ended in 1965.
Internationals67
International wickets307
England legacy
No.5 on England's all-time test wickets list
Profile
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Career by format
Fred Trueman in Tests
| Format | Matches | Runs | Wickets | Best | Bowling avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 67 | 981 | 307 | 8/31 | 21.57 |
Highest scores, averages and best bowling are shown for the formats in which Fred Trueman is on England's all-time records lists.