About James Evans
Lived 1891 – 1973 (aged 81). James Evans was a British cricketer.
James Evans (9 November 1891 – 26 August 1973) was an English professional first-class cricketer.
Evans was born in the historic county of Shropshire in November 1891. He made his debut in first-class cricket for Hampshire against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's in 1913, with him playing in the same fixture the following season. Evans would enlist in the First World War with the 5th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, alongside peers from Hampshire. Following the war, he played eleven matches for Hampshire in the 1920 County Championship, He did little of note during the 1920 season, scoring 138 runs at an average of 10.61. He returned to play two matches for Hampshire in the 1921 County Championship against Lancashire and Yorkshire.
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Who was James Evans?
English cricketer (1891-1973)
When was James Evans born?
James Evans was born on 9 November 1891 in Shropshire.
When did James Evans die?
James Evans died on 26 August 1973 in Upham.
What was James Evans's occupation?
James Evans was a cricketer.
What nationality was James Evans?
James Evans was British.
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· DBpedia: James Evans (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Evans. https://biography.guide/james-evans-cricketer/
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