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Wally Hammond
Wally Hammond, born in Dover on 19 June 1903, played Test cricket for England from 1927 to 1947. His 7,249 Test runs, scored across 85 Tests, rank 12th on England's all-time list, and he also took 83 Test wickets.
All of Hammond's England cricket came in the Test format, and his international career, which spanned two decades, ended in 1947.
All of Hammond's England cricket came in the Test format, and his international career, which spanned two decades, ended in 1947.
Internationals85
International runs7,249
England legacy
No.12 on England's all-time test runs list
Profile
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Career by format
Wally Hammond in Tests
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest | Batting avg | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 85 | 7,249 | 336* | 58.45 | 83 |
Highest scores, averages and best bowling are shown for the formats in which Wally Hammond is on England's all-time records lists.