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Jim Laker
Jim Laker, born on 9 February 1922, played Test cricket for England from 1948 to 1959. His 193 Test wickets, taken in 46 Tests, rank 18th on England's all-time list.
All of Laker's England cricket came in the Test format, in which he also scored 676 runs. His international career spanned 11 years, from 1948 until it ended in 1959.
All of Laker's England cricket came in the Test format, in which he also scored 676 runs. His international career spanned 11 years, from 1948 until it ended in 1959.
Internationals46
International wickets193
England legacy
No.18 on England's all-time test wickets list
Profile
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Career by format
Jim Laker in Tests
| Format | Matches | Runs | Wickets | Best | Bowling avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 46 | 676 | 193 | 10/53 | 21.24 |
Highest scores, averages and best bowling are shown for the formats in which Jim Laker is on England's all-time records lists.