James Buchanan (New Zealand cricketer) facts for kids
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James Telfer Buchanan
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| Born | 13 September 1860 Stonehouse, Plymouth, Devon, England |
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| Died | 30 December 1921 (aged 61) Mosman, Sydney, Australia |
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| Role | Opening batsman | ||||||||||||||
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| 1883–84 to 1884–85 | Canterbury | ||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 4 September 2021
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James Telfer Buchanan was a cricketer who played in New Zealand. He was born in England on September 13, 1860, and passed away in Australia on December 30, 1921. He played five important cricket games, known as "first-class matches," for the Canterbury team between 1883 and 1885.
James Buchanan's Cricket Career
James Buchanan was an opening batsman, which means he was one of the first players to bat for his team. He played in five first-class matches during his career. These are top-level games in cricket, often played between professional teams or regions.
A Memorable Game
One of James's best moments was scoring 64 runs in a game against the Wellington team in April 1884. This was the highest score for his Canterbury team in that match! A local newspaper, the Lyttelton Times, wrote about his performance. They said he played "one of the prettiest innings" seen at Lancaster Park. They noted his strong defense and how he hit the ball cleanly all over the field.
Life After Cricket
After his cricket career, James Buchanan moved to Australia. He lived in Melbourne for some years, working as a merchant. Later, he and his wife, Minnie, moved to Sydney, where he retired. James passed away in December 1921, at the age of 61.
