James Wells (cricketer) facts for kids
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| Born | c. 8 February 1758 | ||||||||||||||
| Died | c. 30 December 1807 | ||||||||||||||
| Relations | John Wells (brother) | ||||||||||||||
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| 1783–1789 | Hampshire | ||||||||||||||
| 1788–1800 | Surrey | ||||||||||||||
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James Wells (born around 1758, died around 1807) was an English cricket player. He was also the brother of another cricketer, John Wells.
James Wells: A Cricket Player
James Wells played cricket during the late 1700s and early 1800s. He was known for playing in many important matches. These matches are called first-class cricket.
What is First-Class Cricket?
First-class cricket is a type of match that has lasted for at least three days. It involves two teams of eleven players. Each team bats twice. These games are seen as the highest standard of domestic cricket. They are very important in a player's career.
Wells' Cricket Career
James Wells started his first-class cricket journey with a team from Hampshire. His very first match was against an early England team.
He played for Hampshire teams seven times. Wells also played ten times for Surrey teams. His last match for Surrey was in the year 1800, also against England.
Besides these teams, Wells played one first-class match for Kent in 1793. This game was against the Marylebone Cricket Club. He also represented other teams like Hampshire and Sussex, TA Smith's XI, N to Z, and England in various matches.
