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Wilfred Rhodes (29 October 1877 – 8 July 1973) was an English professional cricketer who played 58 Test matches for England between 1899 and 1930. In Tests, Rhodes took 127 wickets and scored 2,325 runs, becoming the first Englishman to complete the double of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in Test matches.
Wilfred Rhodes was Yorkshire cricket personified in the great period of the county's domination, shrewd, dour, but quick to seize an opportunity. For Yorkshire...
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Aug 26, 2021 · Wilfred Rhodes (29 October 1877 – 8 July 1973) was an English professional cricketer who played 58 Test matches for England between 1899 and 1930.
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Jul 8, 2020 · Read the tribute to Wilfred Rhodes, the Yorkshire and England cricketer who had remarkable numbers and a long career. Learn about his bowling skills, his partnerships, his records, and his quotes from the Wisden Almanack article.
An absolute giant of the game, Wilfred Rhodes holds the record for the most First-Class wickets, with a staggering 4,204 taken across a career spanning 32 years. 127 of those came in Tests, with his best figures of 8/68.
5 days ago · Wilfred Rhodes (born Oct. 29, 1877, Kirkheaton, near Huddersfield, Yorkshire, Eng.—died July 8, 1973, Bournemouth, Hampshire) was an English cricketer who during his career (1898–1930) completed more doubles (1,000 runs and 100 wickets in a single season) than any other player.
Aug 17, 2019 · Wilfred Rhodes was an English professional cricketer who played 58 Test matches for England between 1899 and 1930. In Tests, Rhodes took 127 wickets and scored 2,325 runs, becoming the first Englishman to complete the double of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in Test matches.
