About Leslie Sears
Lived 1901 – 1992 (aged 91). Leslie Sears was a British cricketer.
Leslie Daniel Sears (12 January 1901 – 27 June 1992) was an English cricketer who played as a left-handed batsman. He was born at Wokingham, Berkshire.
Sears made two first-class appearances for Essex against Worcestershire and Derbyshire in the 1925 County Championship, scoring 18 runs at an average of 4.50, with a high score of 16. He later played for Berkshire, making his debut for his native county against Wiltshire in the 1933 Minor Counties Championship. He played Minor counties cricket for Berkshire in 1934 and 1935, making thirteen appearances.
He died at Amesbury Abbey care home, Wiltshire on 27 June 1992. His son, also Leslie, played for Berkshire and later served as the county's chairman from 1983 to 2004. His grandsons, Jamie and Richard, also played for Berkshire.
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Who was Leslie Sears?
cricketer (1901-1992)
When was Leslie Sears born?
Leslie Sears was born on 12 January 1901 in Wokingham.
When did Leslie Sears die?
Leslie Sears died on 27 June 1992 in Amesbury Abbey.
What was Leslie Sears's occupation?
Leslie Sears was a cricketer.
What nationality was Leslie Sears?
Leslie Sears was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leslie Sears. https://biography.guide/leslie-sears/
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