United Kingdom

Jim Laker

Retired

Jim Laker is a cricket player from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The player represents United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The player is now retired from the game.

Date of Birth 9 Feb 1922
Team United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Birthplace Q22905

Profile

About the Player

Jim Laker is a cricket player from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The national team is United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. In the past, he was part of England.

He was born in Q22905 in 1922. He is now retired from cricket.

The aim of the page is to give a clear and honest summary of the player. The profile can be updated later if more verified facts are found. The details here come from structured records and are not based on opinion. The page keeps the focus on facts rather than opinion.

Player Details

Country: United Kingdom
Date of Birth: 9 February 1922
Birthplace: Q22905
Status: Retired

On the field

Style and Honours

Career Highlights

BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award
1956
Wisden Cricketer of the Year
1952

Squads

Teams and Country

National Team United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Previous Team England

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