RECORD-HOLDER NOW 90.—H. Strudwick, who recently celebrated his ninetieth birthday, still retains the records of most dismissals and most catches In cricket history. Strudwick, who retired after serving Surrey for 60 years as a player and then as scorer, made 1493 dismissals, including 1235 catches, in his long career as the county’s, and England’s, wicket-keeper.
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Press, Volume CX, Issue 32213, 4 February 1970, Page 17
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55RECORD-HOLDER NOW 90.—H. Strudwick, who recently celebrated his ninetieth birthday, still retains the records of most dismissals and most catches In cricket history. Strudwick, who retired after serving Surrey for 60 years as a player and then as scorer, made 1493 dismissals, including 1235 catches, in his long career as the county’s, and England’s, wicket-keeper. Press, Volume CX, Issue 32213, 4 February 1970, Page 17
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