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Trevor Bailey

Cricketer, writer, and sports broadcaster, born in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SE England, UK. An all-rounder, he played in 61 Test matches, where his adhesive batting earned him his nickname. He made over 2200 runs in Test cricket, and took 132 Test wickets. He played for Essex for 20 years. On retirement he established a reputation as a radio commentator.

Trevor Bailey
England (ENG)
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling type Right-arm fast-medium
Tests First-class
Matches 61 682
Runs scored 2290 28641
Batting average 29.74 33.42
100s/50s 1/10 28/150
Top score 134* 205
Balls bowled 9712 116659
Wickets 132 2082
Bowling average 29.21 23.13
5 wickets in innings 5 110
10 wickets in match 1 13
Best bowling 7/34 10/90
Catches/stumpings 32/- 426/-

Test debut: 11 June 1949
Last Test: 13 February 1959
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Trevor Edward Bailey (born December 3, 1923 in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex) was a talented English Test cricketer.

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