Sid Barnes

Cricketer, Australia national team player

Sid Barnes - Cricketer, Australia national team player
Born

June 5th, 1916
108 years ago

Died

1973
52 years ago — 57 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Debuted in Test cricket in 1946, played for Australia. Barnes achieved significant success as an opening batsman, establishing a formidable partnership with his fellow players. His batting prowess contributed to several key victories during his career, particularly in the 1948 Ashes series. Known for his elegant style and ability to play long innings, Barnes made notable contributions to the sport despite injuries that impacted his playing time.

Scored 185 runs in an Ashes Test match

Part of the 1948 Invincibles team

Amassed over 2,000 Test runs

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