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Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1960 In Ken Barrington's long test career spanning 13 years, he accumulated 6806 runs at 58.67 runs per innings, the best average for England after Herbert Sutcliffe. Ken Barrington was often accused of playing innings that were devoid of any excitement. He was once dropped from the side after scoring a listless century. Ken Barrington had to put an end to his test career due to a heart attack. Ken Barrington played first class cricket for Surrey. He played in 533 matches and scored 31714 runs. After retirement, Ken Barrington went on to become a selector for the national side, he also became a manager for the touring England side, until another heart stroke robbed him of he world. Those who knew him, fondly recall him as a man who made up for his lusterless batting with his jovial and friendly nature. Cricketscorelive.com gives information on Ken Barrington and other Great Cricket Players |
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