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James Kelly
Kelly in 1902
Personal information
Born10 May 1867
Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died14 August 1938 (aged 71)
Sydney, Australia
BattingRight-handed
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 75)22 June 1896 v England
Last Test14 August 1905 v England
Career statistics
Competition Test First-class
Matches 36 185
Runs scored 664 4108
Batting average 17.02 19.94
100s/50s 0/0 3/16
Top score 46* 108
Catches/stumpings 43/20 245/112
Source: CricInfo, 12 October 2022

James Joseph Kelly (10 May 1867 – 14 August 1938) was a wicket-keeper who played for Australia and New South Wales.[1]

He was Australia's first choice Test keeper from 1896 to 1905 and he was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1903. He toured England four times (1896, 1899, 1902 and 1905) and was also an able batsman, with a first-class average of 19.94 and a highest score of 108*. His career came to an end from medical advice, as he was struck above the heart while keeping during a test at Old Trafford in England.

References

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  1. ^ "'Is it me you're looking for?'". ESPN Cricinfo. 9 May 2007. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
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