George Lohmann


 

George Lohmann (born June 2, 1865; died December 1, 1901) is regarded as one the greatest bowlers of all time. Statistically, he holds the lowest lifetime test bowling average among bowlers with more than ten wickets.

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June 2 - 1865 - December 1 - 1901 - Bowlers - Bowling average

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He bowled at around medium pace, and on the primitive pitches of his time could gain a lot of spin, so that when rain affected the pitch he was invariably quite unplayable. However, against the best batsmen Lohmann possessed a great deal of skill and guile, and he could vary his pace, flight and break so deceptively as to worry batsmen on better pitches. He was the finest slip fielder of his time, and in county cricket a good enough hard-hitting batsman to score two centuries for Surrey and average 25 in 1887.

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Introduction
Early years
World's Premier Bowler
Early County Championship triumphs
Illness and Comeback
Record-Breaking Feats Against Weak Oppositions
Last days
Awards
See also
External Links

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