About Johnny Wardle
Lived 1923 – 1985 (aged 62). Johnny Wardle was a British cricketer.
Johnny Wardle (8 January 1923 – 23 July 1985) was an English spin bowling cricketer whose Test Match career lasted between 1948 and 1957. His Test bowling average of 20.39 is the lowest in Test cricket by any recognised spin bowler since the First World War.
Yorkshire and the MCC both tried to atone by making Wardle an honorary life member, and he took up managing a country club near Doncaster.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johnny Wardle?
Cricket player of England. (1923-1985)
When was Johnny Wardle born?
Johnny Wardle was born on 8 January 1923 in Ardsley.
When did Johnny Wardle die?
Johnny Wardle died on 23 July 1985 in Hatfield.
What was Johnny Wardle's occupation?
Johnny Wardle was a cricketer.
What nationality was Johnny Wardle?
Johnny Wardle was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Wardle. https://biography.guide/johnny-wardle/
MLA: "Johnny Wardle." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-wardle/.
Chicago: "Johnny Wardle." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johnny-wardle/.
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