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Derek Shackleton

Derek Shackleton
Derek Shackleton, English cricketer, coach, and umpire (d. 2007)

Derek Shackleton was a Hampshire and England bowler. He took over 100 wickets in 20 consecutive seasons of first-class cricket, but only played in seven Tests for England. He has the seventh-highest tally of first-class wickets, and the most first-class wickets of any player who began his career after World War II. He holds the record for the most first-class wickets taken by any Hampshire player.

12 August 1924

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