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Lionel Birkett

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Lionel Birkett
Lionel Birkett in 1930
Personal information
Full name
Lionel Sydney Birkett
Born(1905-04-14)April 14, 1905
Saint Michael, Barbados
DiedJanuary 16, 1998(1998-01-16) (aged 92)
Saint James, Barbados
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 30)12 December 1930 v Australia
Last Test13 February 1931 v Australia
Career statistics
Competition Tests First-class
Matches 4 26
Runs scored 136 1295
Batting average 17.00 33.20
100s/50s 0/1 3/3
Top score 64 253
Balls bowled 126 1139
Wickets 1 9
Bowling average 71.00 56.00
5 wickets in innings 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 1/16 2/6
Catches/stumpings 4/– 22/–
Source: Cricinfo, 19 July 2021

Lionel Sydney Birkett (April 14, 1905, Saint Michael, Barbados – January 16, 1998, Saint James, Barbados) was a West Indian cricketer who played in 4 Tests from 1930 to 1931.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Lionel Birkett at ESPNcricinfo
  2. ^ "Lionel Birkett". CricketArchive. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
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Preceded by Oldest Living Test Cricketer
23 September 1996 – 16 January 1998
Succeeded by