Jack Foster (cricketer) facts for kids
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Jack Heygate Nedham Foster
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| Born | 8 September 1905 Rochester, Kent |
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| Died | 16 November 1976 (aged 71) Edenbridge, Kent |
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| 1930 | Kent | ||||||||||||||
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Source: CricInfo, 2 February 2012
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Jack Heygate Nedham Foster (born 8 September 1905 – died 16 November 1976) was an English army officer and cricket player. He was born in Rochester, Kent and went to Harrow School.
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Jack Foster's Early Life and Cricket
Jack Foster started playing cricket at a young age. He was a talented player.
School Cricket and Junior Teams
Foster played for his school's cricket team, the Harrow XI, in 1923. After school, he joined Kent County Cricket Club's Second XI. This is like a junior team for promising players. He played ten games for them in 1924 and 1925. During this time, he scored a century (100 runs in one game) against the Norfolk team.
Joining the Army
In July 1925, Jack Foster went to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. This is a famous place where army officers are trained. He continued to play cricket there, even playing against the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. In February 1926, he officially joined the army. He became a 2nd Lieutenant in a group called the Buffs.
First-Class Cricket Career
In 1930, Jack Foster got a chance to play for the main Kent team. These were "trial" games to see if he could play at a higher level.
Playing for Kent
Foster played his first "first-class" cricket game on 9 July 1930. This big game was against Middlesex in Folkestone. He played another game right after that, against Surrey in Blackheath. However, these two games were his only first-class appearances. He later played two games for the Army team in 1934.
His Playing Style
Even though he only played two first-class games, people remembered Jack Foster's style. A famous cricket book, Wisden, described him. It said he was a "good stylist" and was "quick on his feet." It also mentioned he had "beautiful wrists" when he played at school. This means he had a smooth and effective way of hitting the ball.
Later Life and Passing
Jack Foster continued his career in the army. He eventually retired with the rank of captain. He passed away in November 1976 in Edenbridge, Kent. He was 71 years old.
