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James Laker, England

James Laker, a former England cricketer, was born on Feb 09, 1922. As of 2026, he is 104 years old and remains a prominent figure in cricket. James Laker is a Right Handed batter and one of the greatest batters in the game.

James Laker's cricket career spanned an impressive period from 1948 to 1959, 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.

In his Test career, James Laker has played 46 matches in his Test career and he took 193 wickets, with an average of 21.25, conceding nearly 2.05 runs per over with a best individual figure of 19/90.

James LakerEngland

Born: Feb 9, 1922
Period: (1948-1959)
Died: Apr 23, 1986
Batting Style: Right Handed
Bowling Style: Right Arm Off Break

Batting Career Summary

	MAT	NO	Runs	HS	AVG	SR	The Hundred	50	4s	6s	CT	ST
TEST	46	15	676	63	14.08	N/A	0	2	43	0	-	-

Bowling Career Summary

	MAT	Ov	M	Wkts	AVG	ECON	Best	5w	10w
TEST	46	1913.3	674	193	21.25	2.05	10/53	9	0

Home/Away By Year By Opponent By Position

Home/Away Record (Batting)

TEST

Venue	Innings	NO	Runs	HS	AVG	50	CT
Home	35	8	421	63	15.59	1	2
Away	28	7	255	55	12.14	1	4
Overall	63	15	676	63	14.08	2	12

Home/Away Record (Bowling)

TEST

Venue	Ov	M	Wkts	Runs	AVG	ECON	SR	Best	5w	10w
Home	1232.5	472	135	2442	18.09	1.98	54.79	10/53	7	3
Away	681.0	202	58	1659	28.60	2.15	79.83	7/103	2	0
Overall	1913.3	674	193	4101	21.25	2.05	62.32	10/53	9	3

By Year Record (Batting)

TEST

Year	MAT	Innings	NO	Runs	HS	AVG	50	CT
1948	7	13	2	223	63	20.27	2	1
1949	1	1	0	0	0	0.00	0	0
1950	1	2	0	44	40	22.00	0	0
1951	2	3	1	46	27	23.00	0	1
1952	4	4	2	44	23*	22.00	0	3
1953	3	4	0	64	48	16.00	0	0
1954	5	6	2	57	27	14.25	0	3
1955	1	2	0	14	12	7.00	0	0
1956	6	8	2	40	12	6.67	0	0
1957	8	10	3	55	17	7.86	0	2
1958	6	7	2	80	22*	16.00	0	2
1959	2	3	1	9	5*	4.50	0	0
Overall (12)	46	63	15	676	63	14.08	2	12

By Year Record (Bowling)

TEST

Year	Ov	M	Wkts	Runs	AVG	ECON	SR	Best	5w	10w
1948	342.0	90	27	1020	37.78	2.98	76.00	7/103	1	0
1949	32.0	6	4	89	22.25	2.78	48.00	4/78	0	0
1950	31.0	9	1	86	86.00	2.77	186.00	1/43	0	0
1951	111.0	30	14	208	14.86	1.87	47.57	6/55	1	1
1952	90.3	33	8	189	23.63	2.09	67.88	4/39	0	0
1953	58.5	11	9	212	23.56	3.60	39.22	4/75	0	0
1954	253.3	101	16	508	31.75	2.00	95.06	4/71	0	0
1955	60.4	31	7	84	12.00	1.38	52.00	5/56	1	0
1956	306.5	138	48	480	10.00	1.53	39.31	10/53	4	2
1957	368.3	134	27	734	27.19	1.79	90.93	4/119	0	0
1958	174.1	75	21	281	13.38	1.49	53.86	5/17	1	0
1959	84.5	16	11	210	19.09	1.86	61.55	5/107	1	0
Overall (12)	1913.3	674	193	4101	21.25	2.05	62.32	10/53	9	3

By Position Record (Batting)

TEST

Position	Innings	NO	Runs	HS	AVG	50	CT
5	1	0	24	24	24.00	0	0
7	2	1	19	13*	19.00	0	1
8	10	3	76	27	10.86	0	1
9	31	4	456	63	16.89	2	1
10	17	6	94	15*	8.55	0	3
11	2	1	7	5*	7.00	0	0
Overall	63	15	676	63	14.08	2	12

By Opponent Record (Batting)

TEST

Team	MAT	Innings	NO	Runs	HS	AVG	50	CT
Australia	15	23	4	277	63	14.58	1	0
India	4	4	2	44	23*	22.00	0	3
New Zealand	5	4	1	27	15	9.00	0	2
Pakistan	1	1	1	13	13*		0	0
South Africa	8	14	4	100	27	10.00	0	2
West Indies	13	17	3	215	55	15.36	1	5
Overall (6)	46	63	15	676	63	14.08	2	12

By Opponent Record (Bowling)

TEST

Year	Ov	M	Wkts	Runs	AVG	ECON	SR	Best	5w	10w
Australia	626.0	204	79	1444	18.28	2.16	50.76	10/53	5	2
India	90.3	33	8	189	23.63	2.09	67.88	4/39	0	0
New Zealand	163.0	73	21	262	12.48	1.61	46.57	5/17	1	0
Pakistan	32.2	17	2	39	19.50	1.21	97.00	1/17	0	0
South Africa	316.5	107	32	616	19.25	1.69	68.47	6/55	2	1
West Indies	685.1	240	51	1551	30.41	2.26	80.61	7/103	1	0
Overall (6)	1913.5	674	193	4101	21.25	2.05	62.32	10/53	9	3

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