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Sydney Barnes
Sydney Barnes, born in Smethwick on 19 April 1873, played Test cricket for England from 1901 to 1914. His 189 Test wickets, taken in 27 Tests, rank 20th on England's all-time list.
All of Barnes's England cricket came in the Test format, in which he also scored 242 runs. His international career ended in 1914, 13 years after it began.
All of Barnes's England cricket came in the Test format, in which he also scored 242 runs. His international career ended in 1914, 13 years after it began.
Internationals27
International wickets189
England legacy
No.20 on England's all-time test wickets list
Profile
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Career by format
Sydney Barnes in Tests
| Format | Matches | Runs | Wickets | Best | Bowling avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 27 | 242 | 189 | 9/103 | 16.43 |
Highest scores, averages and best bowling are shown for the formats in which Sydney Barnes is on England's all-time records lists.