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Eddie Paynter

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English cricketer (1901-1979)

United KingdomAthletesLived 1901 to 1979 · aged 77
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Edward Paynter was an English cricketer: an attacking batsman and excellent fielder. 23 is the eighth highest ever; among batsmen with at least 25 Test dismissals, his average is the fifth highest ever, second only to Herbert Sutcliffe amongst Englishmen. 42.

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Marylebone Cricket Club1932-1939
England cricket team1931-1939
Lancashire County Cricket Club1926-1945

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1938Wisden Cricketer of the Year

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Edward Paynter was an English cricketer: an attacking batsman and excellent fielder. Among batsmen with at least ten Test dismissals, his batting average of 59.23 is the eighth highest ever; among batsmen with at least 25 Test dismissals, his average is the fifth highest ever, second only to Herbert Sutcliffe amongst Englishmen. Against Australia alone Paynter averaged an extraordinary 84.42.

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United Kingdom
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Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1979 · aged 77
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