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Percy Fender

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English cricketer (1892-1985)

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Percy George Herbert Fender was an English cricketer who played 13 Tests for his country and was captain of Surrey between 1921 and 1931. An all-rounder, he was a middle-order batsman who bowled mainly leg spin, and completed the cricketer's double seven times.

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Fender in his early careerFender in his early careerFender leads Surrey from the field after an unexpected victory over Yorkshire in 1920.[34]Fender leads Surrey from the field after an unexpected victory over Yorkshire in 1920.[34]A cartoon by Tom Webster showing Fender, wearing glasses for the first time, scoring 185 against Hampshire.[74]A cartoon by Tom Webster showing Fender, wearing glasses for the first time, scoring 185 against Hampshire.[74]Fender fielding in 1922Fender fielding in 1922Fender in September 1940Fender in September 1940Fender batting at the Oval in 1925Fender batting at the Oval in 1925Fender bowling in 1935Fender bowling in 1935

Teams 4

England cricket team1921-1929
Marylebone Cricket Club1920-1936
Surrey County Cricket Club1914-1935
Sussex County Cricket Club1910-1913

Awards 1

1915Wisden Cricketer of the Year

Connected to Percy 6

Bernard BosanquetAlso played for Marylebone Cricket ClubTony DodemaideAlso played for Sussex County Cricket ClubSylvester ClarkeAlso played for Surrey County Cricket ClubAndré NelAlso played for Surrey County Cricket ClubJames KirtleyAlso played for Sussex County Cricket ClubNorman YardleyAlso played for Marylebone Cricket Club

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Percy George Herbert Fender was an English cricketer who played 13 Tests for his country and was captain of Surrey between 1921 and 1931. An all-rounder, he was a middle-order batsman who bowled mainly leg spin, and completed the cricketer's double seven times. Noted as a belligerent batsman, in 1920 he hit the fastest recorded first-class century, in terms of time rather than balls received, reaching three figures in only 35 minutes, which remains a record as of 2025. On the basis of his Surrey captaincy, contemporaries judged him the best captain in England.

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United Kingdom
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Status
deceased
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Lived 1892 to 1985 · aged 92
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