About James Lang
Lived 1900 – 1973 (aged 72–73). James Lang was a British cricketer.
James Neil Lang (2 May 1900 – 1973) was an English first-class cricketer who played eight matches for Worcestershire in the early 1920s. He was born in Ludlow, Shropshire and died at Birmingham, Warwickshire.
Lang was not particularly successful, averaging over 50 with his left-arm spin and never reaching double figures with the bat. His first victim was Hampshire's Harold Gilligan, while his most successful game was his last, against Nottinghamshire, when he took three wickets including that of Wally Hammond.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Lang?
English cricketer (1900-1973)
When was James Lang born?
James Lang was born on 2 May 1900.
When did James Lang die?
James Lang died in 1973.
What was James Lang's occupation?
James Lang was a cricketer.
What nationality was James Lang?
James Lang was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Lang (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Lang. https://biography.guide/james-lang/
MLA: "James Lang." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-lang/.
Chicago: "James Lang." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-lang/.
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