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Full name John Cornish White
Born February 19, 1891, Holford, Somerset
Died May 2, 1961, Yarde Farm, Combe-Florey, Somerset (aged 70 years 72 days)
Major teams England,Somerset
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling style Slow left-arm orthodox
Batting and fielding averages
Mat
Inns
NO
Runs
HS
Ave
100
50
6s
Ct
St
Tests
15
22
9
239
29
18.38
0
0
0
6
0
First-class
472
765
102
12202
192
18.40
6
41
428
0
Bowling averages
Mat
Inns
Balls
Runs
Wkts
BBI
BBM
Ave
Econ
SR
4w
5w
10
Tests
15
27
4801
1581
49
8/126
13/256
32.26
1.97
97.9
1
3
1
First-class
472
129439
43759
2355
10/76
18.58
2.02
54.9
193
58
Career statistics
Test debut
England v Australia at Leeds, Jul 2-5, 1921 scorecard
Last Test
South Africa v England at Durban, Feb 21-25, 1931 scorecard
Test statistics
First-class span
1909 - 1937
Profile
Jack White didn't turn it much for a left-arm spin bowler, instead relying on accuracy and variations of pace. He served England well between the reigns of Wilfred Rhodes and Hedley Verity, playing 14 of his 15 Tests after the age of 37. His finest hour came in the steaming heat of Adelaide in 1928-29, when his match figures were 124.5-37-256-13 in England's 12-run victory. In the entire series he conceded only 760 runs from 406.4 overs, taking 25 wickets. He was no slouch with the bat either, scoring six first-class hundreds and twice achieving the double. He captained Somerset for five seasons, and was president in 1960. He was also a Test selector between 1929 and 1930. His nickname owed much to his ruddy complexion - and the fact he was a farmer!
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