About James Boucher
Lived 1910 – 1995 (aged 85). James Boucher was a cricketer.
James Chrysostom Boucher (22 December 1910 – 25 December 1995) was an Irish cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and off-break bowler.
Boucher was educated at Belvedere College in Dublin. He made his debut for Ireland against a team known as "The Cataramans" in July 1929. He went on to play for them on 60 occasions, his last game coming against Scotland in July 1954. He then served as honorary secretary of the Irish Cricket Union until 1973.
Of his matches for Ireland, 28 had first-class status, and in those games he took 168 wickets at an average of 14.04. His best bowling was 7/13 against New Zealand in September 1937. In all matches for Ireland he took 307 wickets, one of only three Irish bowlers to take more than 300 wickets.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Boucher?
Irish cricketer (1910-1995)
When was James Boucher born?
James Boucher was born on 22 December 1910.
When did James Boucher die?
James Boucher died on 25 December 1995.
What was James Boucher's occupation?
James Boucher was a cricketer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Boucher (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Boucher. https://biography.guide/james-boucher/
MLA: "James Boucher." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-boucher/.
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