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George Headley, West Indies
George Headley, a former West Indies cricketer, was born on May 30, 1909. As of 2026, he is 117 years old and remains a prominent figure in cricket. George Headley is a Right Handed batter and one of the greatest batters in the game.
George Headley's cricket career spanned an impressive period from 1930 to 1954, during which he made significant contributions to the sport. His time on the field showcased his skills and dedication, leaving a lasting impact on the game.
George HeadleyWest Indies
- Born: May 30, 1909
- Period: (1930-1954)
- Died: Nov 30, 1983
- Batting Style: Right Handed
- Bowling Style: Right Arm Leg Break
Captaincy Records
| Matches-Won-Lost | Tosses Won | Runs Scored | Batting Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 1-0-0 | 1 (100.00%) | 36 | 36 |
Batting Career Summary
| MAT | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | The Hundred | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 22 | 4 | 2190 | 270* | 60.83 | N/A | 10 | 5 | 125 | 0 | - | - |
Bowling Career Summary
| MAT | Ov | M | Wkts | AVG | ECON | Best | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 22 | 65.0 | 7 | 0 | N/A | 3.47 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Home/Away Record (Batting)
| Venue | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 2 | 1241 | 270* | 77.56 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Away | 22 | 2 | 949 | 169* | 47.45 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Overall | 40 | 4 | 2190 | 270* | 60.83 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 0 |
Home/Away Record (Bowling)
| Venue | Ov | M | Wkts | Runs | AVG | ECON | SR | Best | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 39.0 | 6 | 0 | 114 | 2.92 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Away | 26.0 | 1 | 0 | 116 | 4.24 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Overall | 65 | 7 | 0 | 230 | 3.47 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
By Year Record (Batting)
| Year | MAT | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 714 | 223 | 71.40 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1931 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 325 | 105 | 46.43 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1933 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 277 | 169* | 55.40 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1935 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 485 | 270* | 97.00 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1939 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 334 | 107 | 66.80 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 38 | 29 | 19.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 16 | 8.50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Overall (7) | 22 | 40 | 4 | 2190 | 270* | 60.83 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 0 |
By Year Record (Bowling)
| Year | Ov | M | Wkts | Runs | AVG | ECON | SR | Best | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 23.0 | 2 | 0 | 77 | 3.35 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 1933 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 81 | 4.26 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 1935 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.60 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 1939 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 3.19 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 1948 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 3.22 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 1954 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 4.60 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Overall (6) | 65 | 7 | 0 | 230 | 3.47 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
By Position Record (Batting)
| Position | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 32 | 3 | 2064 | 270* | 71.17 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | 61 | 53 | 30.50 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | 41 | 29 | 20.50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 16 | 8.50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Overall | 40 | 4 | 2190 | 270* | 60.83 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 0 |
By Opponent Record (Batting)
| Team | MAT | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | The Hundred | 50 | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 5 | 10 | 1 | 336 | 105 | 37.33 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| England | 16 | 29 | 3 | 1852 | 270* | 71.23 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 0 |
| India | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Overall (3) | 22 | 40 | 4 | 2190 | 270* | 60.83 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 0 |
By Opponent Record (Bowling)
| Year | Ov | M | Wkts | Runs | AVG | ECON | SR | Best | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 62.0 | 7 | 0 | 212 | 3.35 | 0 | 0 | |||
| India | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 6.00 | 0/5 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Overall (2) | 65.0 | 7 | 0 | 230 | 3.47 | 0 | 0 |
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