Jackie Botten

James Thomas "Jackie" Botten (21 June 1938 in Pretoria, Transvaal – 14 May 2006 in Lyttelton, Gauteng)[1] was a South African cricketer who played in three Tests in 1965.[2]

Jackie Botten
Personal information
Full nameJames Thomas Botten
Born(1938-06-21)21 June 1938
Pretoria, Transvaal
Died14 May 2006(2006-05-14) (aged 67)
Lyttelton, Gauteng
BattingRight-hand bat
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
International information
National side
  • South African
Career statistics
Competition Tests First-class
Matches 3 98
Runs scored 65 1775
Batting average 10.83 15.84
100s/50s 0/0 0/4
Top score 33 90
Balls bowled 828 19359
Wickets 8 399
Bowling average 42.12 20.36
5 wickets in innings 0 24
10 wickets in match 0 5
Best bowling 2/56 9/23
Catches/stumpings 1/- 52/-
Source: Cricinfo

He was also a prominent soccer player for the Arcadia Shepherds in Pretoria. He attended Pretoria Boys High School.

References

  1. Obituaries, 2007: Obituaries index: A-E
  2. "Jackie Botten". www.cricketarchive.com. Retrieved 26 April 2011.


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