Sir Jack Hobbs Top 20 Records in International Cricket

Sir Jack Hobbs Top 20 Records in International Cricket

Sir Jack Hobbs played for England between 1908 and 1930 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. Here are 20 of his remarkable records in international cricket:

1. Most runs in first-class cricket by an English player (61,760).
2. Second-highest run scorer in Test cricket at the time of his retirement (5,410).
3. Highest individual score in first-class cricket by an English player (316 not out).
4. Most centuries by an English player in first-class cricket (197).
5. Most first-class centuries by a player in a calendar year (16 in 1925).
6. Only player to score 100 first-class centuries.
7. Most first-class double centuries by a player (61).
8. Most first-class runs in a single English season (3,059 in 1925).
9. Most Test runs by an English player against Australia (3,636).
10. Most Test runs by an English player in a single Ashes series (524 in 1924-25).
11. Most runs by an English player in a Test match against South Africa (211 in 1924).
12. Most Test runs by an English player in a single calendar year (1,593 in 1925).
13. Oldest player to score a century in first-class cricket (51 years and 341 days).
14. Second-highest partnership for any wicket in Test cricket (283 with Wilfred Rhodes).
15. Most Test appearances for England at the time of his retirement (61).
16. Most runs by an English player in Test cricket in a single innings (211 in 1924).
17. Most runs by an English player in a Test series against West Indies (507 in 1928-29).
18. Most Test runs by an English player in a single tour of South Africa (575 in 1910-11).
19. Most first-class runs scored in a partnership (9,762 with Herbert Sutcliffe).
20. Most first-class runs scored in England vs Australia matches (5,410).

Sir Jack Hobbs’ incredible career and his numerous records have established him as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, and his legacy continues to inspire generations of cricketers.