Wicket-keeper for the Pre 1914 Test XI

[oz_fan]

This is a poll to decide the wicket-keeper for the pre 1914 Test XI. The contenders are:

W/Keeper Matches Runs HS Average 100 50 Ct St Dis/T
Percy Sherwell - 13 427 115 23.72 1 1 20 16 2.77
Jack Blackham - 35 800 74 15.68 0 4 37 24 1.74
Dick Lilley - 35 903 20.52 0 4 70 22 2.63
James Kelly - 36 664 46* 17.02 0 0 43 20 1.75

 

[oz_fan]

My vote goes to Blackham

 

[adharcric]

Haha, never heard of any of them. Cricinfo player profiles would be far more useful tbh.

Blackham, btw.

 

[archie mac]

Blackham 'the prince of wicket keepers' just over Dick Lilley

 

[Perm]

Dick Lilley

 

[Matt79]

Yeah, keepers are the breed for whom basic stats probably tell us the least. Blackham btw.

 

[readie]

its got to be Blackham

 

[simmy]

This thread is so random. And any "selections" made by us are conjecture as none of us have even seen these guys play!

 

[silentstriker]

This thread is so random. And any "selections" made by us are conjecture as none of us have even seen these guys play!

You've seen Bradman play?

 

[Perm]

You've seen Bradman play?

I don't think any of us on here have been that privileged, other than that small video somebody posted.

 

[SJS]

Its a tough one. I voted Dick Lilly only because he was considered such a fine keeper and would not like him to be slaughtered as if it was a no contest.