Sid Barnes
Cricketer, Australia national team player
Born
Died
1973
53 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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