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John Childs

Cricket player of England. · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Born 1951 · age 75

John Henry Childs is a former cricketer who played in two Test matches for England in 1988. At the age of 36 years 320 days, Childs became the oldest player since Dick Howorth in 1947 to make his England debut. He was a left-arm spin bowler, and played his domestic cricket for Gloucestershire and Essex.

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Career 1

ClubYears
England cricket team1988

Awards

Wisden Cricketer of the Year1987

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1951 · age 75