Eddie Paynter

English cricketer and Test player

Eddie Paynter - English cricketer and Test player
Born

November 5th, 1901
123 years ago

Died

1979
46 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

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Played cricket for Lancashire and represented England in Test matches. Made debut for England in 1923 and was part of the team that won the Ashes series in 1934. Achieved notable success as a batsman, scoring over 1,600 runs in Test cricket. Known for exemplary performances against Australia and significant contributions to the game during the 1920s and 1930s.

Scored over 1,600 runs in Test matches

Part of England's Ashes-winning team in 1934

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