James Henry Cornford (9 December 1911 – 17 June 1985) was a first-class cricketer. He was born in Sussex in 1911 and played 322 first-class matches, largely for Sussex County Cricket Club, between 1931 and 1952. A right arm fast medium bowler, he took 1019 wickets at 26.49 with a best of 9 for 53. He was very much a tail end batsman, averaging 5.34 with a best of just 34. He died in Zimbabwe in 1985.[1]

Jim Cornford

Personal information
Born	9 December 1911 Crowborough, Sussex, England
Died	17 June 1985 (aged 73) Harare, Zimbabwe
Batting	Right-hand
Bowling	Right-arm fast-medium pace
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1931–1952	Sussex County Cricket Club
Career statistics
Competition First-class Matches 332 Runs scored 1357 Batting average 5.34 100s/50s 0/0 Top score 34 Balls bowled 63380 Wickets 1019 Bowling average 26.49 5 wickets in innings 39 10 wickets in match 6 Best bowling 9/53 Catches/stumpings 134/0
Source: Jim Cornford. espncricinfo.com

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