Jim Cornford

James Henry Cornford (9 December 1911 – 17 June 1985) was a first-class cricketer. He was born in Sussex in 1911 and played 322 first-class matches, largely for Sussex County Cricket Club, between 1931 and 1952. A right arm fast medium bowler, he took 1019 wickets at 26.49 with a best of 9 for 53. He was very much a tail end batsman, averaging 5.34 with a best of just 34. He died in Zimbabwe in 1985.[1]

Cornford bowling in 1938

Jim Cornford
Personal information
Full name
James Henry Cornford
Born9 December 1911
Crowborough, Sussex, England
Died17 June 1985 (aged 73)
Harare, Zimbabwe
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1931–1952Sussex County Cricket Club
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 332
Runs scored 1,357
Batting average 5.34
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 34
Balls bowled 63,380
Wickets 1,019
Bowling average 26.49
5 wickets in innings 39
10 wickets in match 6
Best bowling 9/53
Catches/stumpings 134/–
Source: CricInfo, 24 April 2023

References

  1. Jim Cornford. espncricinfo.com


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