Jack White (cricketer, born 1891)

Jack White
Personal information
Full name
John Cornish White
Born(1891-02-19)19 February 1891
Holford, Somerset, England
Died2 May 1961(1961-05-02) (aged 70)
Combe Florey, Somerset, England
NicknameFarmer
BattingRight-handed
BowlingSlow left-arm orthodox
RoleBowling all-rounder
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 202)2 July 1921 v Australia
Last Test21 February 1931 v South Africa
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1909–1937Somerset
Career statistics
Competition Test First-class
Matches 15 472
Runs scored 239 12202
Batting average 18.38 18.40
100s/50s 0/0 6/41
Top score 29 192
Balls bowled 4801 129439
Wickets 49 2355
Bowling average 32.26 18.58
5 wickets in innings 3 193
10 wickets in match 1 58
Best bowling 8/126 10/76
Catches/stumpings 6/0 428/0
Source: Cricinfo, 28 August 2009

John Cornish White, known as "Farmer" or "Jack", (19 February 1891 – 2 May 1961) was an English cricketer who played for Somerset and England. White was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1929. He played in 15 Test matches, and captained England in four of them.