Ken Funston

South African cricketer (1925–2005) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Kenneth James Funston (3 December 1925 – 15 April 2005) was a South African cricketer who played in 18 Test matches between 1952 and 1958.[1]

Born(1925-12-03)3 December 1925
Died15 April 2005(2005-04-15) (aged 79)
BattingRight-handed
National side
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Ken Funston
Funston in 1952
Personal information
Born(1925-12-03)3 December 1925
Died15 April 2005(2005-04-15) (aged 79)
BattingRight-handed
International information
National side
Test debut5 December 1952 v Australia
Last Test28 February 1958 v Australia
Career statistics
Competition Test First-class
Matches 19 84
Runs scored 824 4,164
Batting average 25.75 30.39
100s/50s 0/5 5/23
Top score 92 160
Balls bowled 48
Wickets 2
Bowling average 21.50
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 2/32
Catches/stumpings 7/– 36/–
Source: Cricinfo, 11 August 2021
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His son, Graham, played first-class cricket in South Africa in the 1970s.[2]

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