Jack Russell
English cricketer and test wicketkeeper
Born
December 5th, 1960
64 years ago
Died
March 23rd, 1961
63 years ago — 0 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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A prominent English cricketer, excelled as a wicketkeeper. Played for Gloucestershire and represented England in Test cricket from 1991 to 1996. Gained recognition for his exceptional skills behind the stumps and solid batting. Contributed to the team's success during a competitive era in cricket.
Played 54 Test matches for England
Served as a wicketkeeper for Gloucestershire
Recorded numerous dismissals in a Test career
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