James Wells (cricketer)
English cricketer
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James Wells (1758–1807) was an English cricketer. Wells was the brother of cricketer John Wells.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 8 February 1758 |
| Died | c. 30 December 1807 |
| Relations | John Wells (brother) |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1783–1789 | Hampshire |
| 1788–1800 | Surrey |
Wells made his debut for a team representing Hampshire against an early England team.[1] Wells played seven times for Hampshire as well as ten times for Surrey.[2] His final match for Surrey came in 1800 against England. Wells also played a single important match for a team representing Kent in 1793, against the Marylebone Cricket Club. In addition to playing cricket for the above teams, he also represented Hampshire and Sussex, TA Smith's XI, N to Z and England.[3]